There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
If you read literature, you put yourself in somebody else's shoes. You learn from great figures in literature. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
America is very decentralized in how it supports the humanities, unlike European countries where virtually everything stems from the central government. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
America somehow thinks that leadership relates to governance, and it certainly does. But society is much bigger than governance, and some of the truly… — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
Our culture is more shaped by the arts and humanities than it often is by politics. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
Politics has high and low moments. Sometimes it brings out the better angels of our nature; sometimes baser instincts. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides… — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
No activity I know is more of a confidence builder and at the same time more 'humility training' than wrestling. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable. — Jim Leach Copy Share Image
