American Presidents' Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations

by Joslyn Pine (Editor)

"Being the President was the four most miserable years of my life," John Adams disclosed. Woodrow Wilson observed: "If you want to make enemies, try to change something." And Franklin Delano Roosevelt advised: "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." These and over 400 other memorable declarations, complaints, and revelations expressed by American Presidents over the past 200 years fill the pages of this handy and diverting large print edition. From George Washington to George W. Bush, these presidential quotes will provide public speakers, speech writers, and students of American history with a wealth of useful material, as well as entertain and delight any reader. Dover original selection of quotations from standard editions.

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2002

Reviews

[Dayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Presidents are not meant to be funny, so it is not surprising that the "wit" is a little flat.