"He ought to have a reasonable historical background and a reasonable degree of toleration. He need not necessarily have a charming personality, but it helps. And he should remember that you don't necessarily think the other fellow's a dirty dog."
Clement Attlee on the characteristics of an effective Prime Minister. He concluded that "a fairly egocentric Cabinet Minister can get along, but an egocentric Prime Minister can't."
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