And what's a leader if he isn't reluctant

from Childish Gambino – We Ain't Them Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

This is a reference an idea Plato expressed in The Republic. The best leader is one who is reluctant to rule since they will not be consumed by a love for materials, but a love for the state and its well-being. .

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