I don't know who will lead us through the '90s, but they must be made to speak to this spiritual vacuum at the heart of American society, this tumor of the soul. — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
Most of the time I was in grammar school through high school, I was in some kind of rock n' roll band. I would… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
I acquired more wealth, power, and prestige than most. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty. What power wouldn't I trade for a little more time with my family? What price wouldn't I pay for an evening with friends? It took a deadly illness to put me eye to eye with that truth, but it is… — Lee Atwater Copy Share
It took a deadly illness to put me eye to eye with that truth, but it is a truth that the country, caught up… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
My illness has taught me something about the nature of humanity, love, brotherhood and relationships that I never understood, and probably never would have.… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
“My illness helped me to see that what was missing in society is what was missing in me: a little heart, a lot of brotherhood. The '80s were about acquiring — acquiring wealth, power, prestige. I know. I acquired more wealth, power, and prestige than most. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty. What power wouldn't… — Lee Atwater Copy Share
I think I learned pretty early that in the end, its only you. To an extent, youre all alone. — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
My childhood, adolescence and high school days are unusually important. If there has ever been a time that I developed a uniqueness and sense… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
I don't know who will lead us through the '90s, but they must be made to speak to this spiritual vacuum at the heart… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
Mostly I am sorry for the way I thought of other people. Like a good general, I had treated everyone who wasn't with me… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
I think I learned pretty early that in the end, it's only you. To an extent, you're all alone. — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
I acquired more wealth, power, and prestige than most. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty. It took a deadly… — Lee Atwater Copy Share Image
