" . . . all the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man
who can most easily and adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The
presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office
represents, more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great
and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White
House will be adorned by a downright moron."
As he did, all too often, he got this warning right on target.
