34 Quotes by Richard Brookhiser

Depression can seem absurdly self aggrandizing to those who do not experience it, But that does not make it any less painful to those who do.

God produced great writing, a matter of first importance to a man like Lincoln, ever impressed with the nature of cause and forces.

Literature offered a safe circumscribed outlet for sadness.

Most principles are limp until they are tested.

Lincoln learned to summon the passions, but he never addressed his audience as sweethearts.

Humor and seriousness can be an unstable mix.

Jefferson could strike up the band even when he was being lazy or fearful.

Inspiring words are potent, and sometimes dangerous, things. They can inspire idiots and devils as well as great man.

Young, healthy communities can afford to roll the dice.