“I always tell the truth, so I don’t need a good memory to remember what I said”)—in” — Robert A. Caro Memory Copy Share Image
“Mrs. Roosevelt felt, was the fault of society; “a civilization which does not provide young people with a way to earn a… — Robert A. Caro Life Copy Share Image
“The author describes Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn as "seldom at ease without a gavel in his hand.” — Robert A. Caro Authenticity Copy Share Image
“This man who in the pursuit of his aims could be so utterly ruthless—who would let nothing stand in his way; who,… — Robert A. Caro Lyndon johnson Copy Share Image
“President Kennedy’s eloquence was designed to make men think; President Johnson’s hammer blows are designed to make men act.” — Robert A. Caro Jack kennedy Copy Share Image
“In later decades, the role of the Vice President would be gradually and substantially enlarged—at the discretion of the President—but at the… — Robert A. Caro Vice president Copy Share Image
“When you come into the presence of a leader of men, you know you have come into the presence of fire; that… — Robert A. Caro Leadership Copy Share Image
“Hospitality has always been a potent political weapon. Moses used it like a master. Coupled with his overpowering personality, a buffet often… — Robert A. Caro Politics Copy Share Image
“Lyndon Johnson. The junior congressman saw two things that no one else saw. The first was a possible connection between two groups… — Robert A. Caro Lyndon johnson Copy Share Image
“But then one evening in November, 1939, the Smiths were returning from Johnson City, where they had been attending a declamation contest,… — Robert A. Caro Lyndon johnson Copy Share Image
“Hamlet: “He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.” — Robert A. Caro Copy Share Image
“Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to… — Robert A. Caro Friendship Copy Share Image
“It is not clear who will bring to the Whitehouse those useful commodities of vivid language, a sense of history and most… — Robert A. Caro History Copy Share Image
“But although the cliche says that power always corrupts, what is seldom said ... is that power always reveals. When a man… — Robert A. Caro Human nature Copy Share Image
“Senator Harding, who declared in his inaugural address that “We seek no part in directing the destinies of the world.” — Robert A. Caro Inaugural address Copy Share Image
