Richard Brookhiser Quotes

Most principles are limp until they are tested.

Richard Brookhiser

Lincoln admitted his infirmities to make way for his spring.

Richard Brookhiser

She noticed, as an exceptional woman would, that her stepson was exceptional.

Richard Brookhiser

Since we never get everything we want or need from our families, we look for sufficiency in surrogates.

Richard Brookhiser

One of the highest marks of citizenship is fighting for the common defense.

Richard Brookhiser

Humor and seriousness can be an unstable mix.

Richard Brookhiser

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

Richard Brookhiser