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“From being the permanent militia of the Christian world, they had become the permanent bankers of Church and King. To have many debtors is to have many enemies.”
― Maurice Druon, The Iron King

“Lincoln never forgot that in a democracy the leader’s strength ultimately depends on the strength of his bond with the people. In the mornings he set aside several hours to hear the needs of the ordinary people lined up outside his office, his time of “public opinion baths.” Kindness, empathy, humor, humility, passion, and ambition all marked him from the start. But he grew, and continued to grow, into a leader who became so powerfully fused with the problems tearing his country apart that his desire to lead and his need to serve coalesced into a single indomitable force. That force has not only enriched subsequent leaders but has provided our people with a moral compass to guide us. Such leadership offers us humanity, purpose, and wisdom, not in turbulent times alone, but also in our everyday lives.”
― Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leadership: In Turbulent Times

“A thought to God is the right way to start off my Administration,” he told them. “It will be the means to bring us out of the depths of despair.”
― Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leadership: In Turbulent Times

“Happiness does not depend on who you are or what you own, it requires a dedication to choosing happiness, and that lies in how you think.—SHANNON KAISER”
― Shannon Kaiser, Adventures for Your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach Your Full Potential