House speaker Thomas read could see the trend, but he could not have changed himself.
In Barbara W. Tuchman's "The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam," House Speaker Thomas acknowledges the prevailing trends of his time, yet feels powerless to effect change within himself. This realization highlights the tension between an individual's awareness of social dynamics and their ability to influence them.
Tuchman's work examines historical patterns of folly, illustrating how leaders may recognize declining paths but remain incapable of altering their course. This commentary...