John Ford Quotes
Love is a tyrant, resisted.
Ford, John. The Lover's Melancholy. 1629. Act I, Scene I.
While that is certainly true and has been borne out by history, the same thing can be said of democratic rulers and even many democratic politicians of lower rank. Yes men abound and not politicians not only want them but arguably need them in order to maintain the assurance and positivity that most voters associate with good leadership.
John Martin Feeney, known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is renowned both for Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), as well as adaptations of classic 20th century American novels such as The Grapes of Wrath (1940). He was the recipient of five Academy Awards including a record four wins for Best Director.
