It almost never happens that the Ministry-maker can put into his offices exactly whom he would like; a number of placemen are always too proud, too eager, or too obstinate to go just where they should.
Bagehot discusses the challenges faced by a Ministry-maker in appointing the ideal candidates to office.
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