I agree that this is the sensible way to look at it. I oppose cults of personality on people for the same reason: even the most genial individual is human, and

I agree that this is the sensible way to look at it. I oppose cults of personality on people for the same reason: even the most genial individual is human, and often not very well-balanced. Don't place made up expectations and be dissappointed, remain critical and fair (as much as you can) in judging public figures!