About This Quote
We are much too tolerant of the moral aberrations of statesmen and bureaucrats. This quote has a double meaning. First, it makes a comment about the way that human beings have become more tolerant in their approach to the behavior of their leaders. They have become more forgiving of misdeeds.
Second, it suggests that this tolerance is not only the right thing to do, but it is also something that must be kept up in order to maintain peace and stability among nations. This acceptance of bad behavior is at least partially responsible for the increased conflicts between nations today.
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