[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f7sfFfiBiYozwXn7J9QJ8HUICVAJ4-FrClpeXI83w_vs":3,"$fICusWkgtYnIT2QwqvMJSheuRukHLN46Fxy9YX75UTJQ":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},86409,"Andrew Johnson","A",74,null,"andrew-johnson",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":104},[14,23,29,35,41,47,59,71,82,93],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},2848826,"Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man – for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, who uttered these words during his inaugural address on March 4, 1865. Johnson was speaking at a time when the Civil War was still raging, and the nation was grappling with the aftermath of slavery and the Reconstruction era. His words reflect the context of a nation in crisis, searching for leadership and stability.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: Johnson, a strong believer in states' rights and limited government, acknowledges the need for human leadership, despite his skepticism of political institutions. This tension between his ideals and the reality of governance underscores the complexity of human nature, where individuals must navigate their own flaws and biases to lead effectively.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that leadership is not about finding a perfect, angelic figure, but about acknowledging and working with the imperfections of human nature. By accepting this reality, you can focus on developing your own leadership skills, embracing your strengths and weaknesses, and learning to navigate the complexities of human relationships and decision-making.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},2848819,"Whenever you hear a man prating about the Constitution, spot him as a traitor.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2848797,"Duties have been mine; consequences are God’s.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},2848742,"For myself, I care not whether treason be committed North or South; he that is guilty of treason is entitled to a traitor’s fate!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},2848732,"It’s a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},1731722,"You could take your old phone number, leave the phone company and save 20 to 25 percent, but still have the full features.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[54],{"id":55,"tag":56},4723285,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},1405,"company",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":70},1731720,"I realized this year, you can't always be excellent, you can't be perfect. It was an eye-opening year. This is definitely one of its ups.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[65],{"id":66,"tag":67},4723283,{"id":68,"tag_name":69},14971,"definitely","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, likely from his 1865 diary entries. At that time, Johnson was grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which had catapulted him into the presidency. The weight of responsibility and the daunting task of Reconstruction weighed heavily on him.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath Johnson's seemingly straightforward statement is a profound recognition of the human condition. He is not merely acknowledging that one cannot always be excellent, but also that striving for perfection can be a recipe for disappointment and disillusionment. This quote reveals a nuanced understanding that excellence and perfection are not always synonymous with success or happiness.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced professional landscape, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of excellence. However, Johnson's insight reminds us that sometimes, \"good enough\" can indeed be, well, good enough. By embracing a growth mindset and acknowledging that perfection is not always attainable, we can free ourselves from the burden of unrealistic expectations and focus on making meaningful progress towards our goals.",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},1731718,"I get a lot of dirty looks on the freeway when I pass someone that's taking their sweet time and I'm only going 70.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},4723281,{"id":80,"tag_name":81},7477,"dirty",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":9},1731716,"I know it sounds cliche, but I tried to take it one shot at a time. I really just tried to stay in the moment.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88],{"id":89,"tag":90},4723279,{"id":91,"tag_name":92},6572,"shot",{"id":94,"quote_text":95,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":96,"source":97,"quote_tag":98,"commentary":9},1731713,"I've learned how to deal with some things (this year). I realized, there are people out there who can beat me, want to beat me. And unless I continue to innovate and evolve, I am going to learn a painful lesson from someone who has.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[99],{"id":100,"tag":101},4723276,{"id":102,"tag_name":103},5070,"beat",{"currentPage":105,"totalPages":106,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":107},1,8,10]