Question

What did Robert Frost mean when he said that Washington was "one of the few... who was not carried away by power?"

Answer 1

He was one of the few that did not become consumed with their fame and power over others, he started out as wanting to help the rest of the country and the power did not eat him up; he started wanting to help and ended still trying to help as opposed to being obsessed with the limelight. People such as Robespierre (french revolution leader) started as leaders of a revolutionary club or organization, but realized their power over others and became obsessed with gaining more power instead of continuing their hope for the good of everyone.