Few young men of high gifts and fine tastes look forward to entering
public life, for the probability of disappointments and vexations
of a life in Congress so far outweigh its attractions that nothing
but exceptional ambition or a strong sense of public duty suffices
to draw such men into it. Law, education, literature, the higher
walks of commerce, finance, or railway work offer a better prospect
of enjoyment or distinction.
-- Lord James Bryce
