Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose

by Joe Biden

Almost every day after that, I found myself acting on that advice—have a purpose.

Words to live by

Dad would remind us that a campaign of that size could not have been waged in secret. The idea that the German people did not know this was happening defied logic.

Cruelty Of humanity

“This can happen again. This is happening in other parts of the world now. And you have to speak out. You can’t remain silent. Silence is complicity.”

Never tell a man what his interests are. Be straight and open with him about your own interests. And try to put yourself in his shoes. Try to understand his hopes and his limitations, and never insist that he do something you know he cannot. It’s really just about making the effort to make a personal connection.

“True bravery is when there is very little chance of winning, but you keep fighting.”