Able Quote by Barack Obama

As someone who has more than a passing acquaintance with most of the 20th century presidents, I have often thought that their accomplishments have…

— Robert Dallek

The great presidents never forget the principle of the republic and seek to preserve and enhance them – in the long run– without undermining…

— George Friedman

When you look at the development of the American presidency, you see that the presidents who have had the greatest impact are the ones…

— H. W. Brands

“Americans tend to prefer their presidents on horseback: heroes who dream big and sound trumpets. There is, however, another kind of leader – quieter…

— Jon Meacham

Theodore Roosevelt is among the most captivating of presidents in our time, but his administration is often underestimated. Roosevelt's successes in domestic and international…

— James M Strock

Within the first few months I discovered that being president is like riding a tiger. A man has to keep riding or be swallowed.…

— Harry S. Truman

I think the President inspires tremendous affection and loyalty by a wide range of people.

— Anonymous

My life since the White House has been much more all-encompassing, much more enjoyable. The main thing that I've acquired has been access to…

— Jimmy Carter

The presidency awed me, but presidents do not. Perhaps I have always expected too much of them, but I believe that when they reach…

— Helen Thomas

I feel that my role as a former president is probably superior to that of other presidents. Primarily because of the activism and the…

— Jimmy Carter

“Presidents rise and fall according to how they handle a crisis - an invasion, a depression, a massive oil spill - but there's no…

— Nancy Gibbs; Michael Duffy

Presidents come and go. History comes and goes, but principles endure.

— Ronald Reagan