Don't Know Much About the American Presidents Quotes

“The process of election affords a moral certainty that the office of President will never fall to the lot of any man who is not in an eminent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications. Talents for low intrigue, and the little arts of popularity, may alone suffice to elevate a man to the first honors in a single State; but it will require other talents, and a different kind of merit, to establish him in the esteem and confidence of the whole Union.”
― Kenneth C. Davis, Don't Know Much About® the American Presidents (Don't Know Much About...

“Consistency of principles and message    •  Strength of character    •  Willingness to compromise—when necessary and consistent with principles    •  Recognizing talent and being surrounded by it without surrendering to it    •  Willingness to listen    •  Communication skills    •  Humor and a human touch”
― Kenneth C. Davis, Don't Know Much About® the American Presidents (Don't Know Much About...