Many factors beyond a leader’s control can block his or her country’s progress. Even if good leadership means a demonstrated ability to prevail in the face of intransigent domestic political opposition, coup attempts, and invasions, surely no leader can be held responsible for the effects of droughts, floods, or other natural disasters.
虽然成功的成果输出显然是最终的目标。但仅仅依靠成果来评断一位领袖是不行的。许多超出这位领导人控制的因素都会阻碍其国家的进步。即便优秀的领导才能意味着在面对国内顽固反对派，政变企图或者入侵时能展现其雄才大略，但显然没有谁能可以为干旱，洪涝或者其他自然灾害负责。