“Is self-interest a bad thing? We want our leaders to be pure and good, but at the same time we want them to be effective, and to be effective you often have to be ruthless and not bound by ideology or the same morals that we pretend to hold ourselves to.”
Quote by Beau Willimon
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Beau Willimon
Beau Willimon is an American playwright known for his works that focus on politics, power struggles, and human nature. Born on October 26, 1977, Willimon's career began with work on the television series 'The West Wing', which laid the groundwork for his later success. His most famous work is 'House of Cards', an adaptation of Michael Dobbs' novel of the same name, which tells the story of an ambitious politician in Congress. The series has received widespread acclaim for its deep portrayal of political corruption and its nuanced depiction of power dynamics. more