The American President: The most powerful leader in the world, or a confused man trying to ride a tiger? This book contains over 280 quotes on the presidency by the American Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Examples:Well, I have one consolation, No candidate was ever elected ex-president by such a large majority.William Howard Taft Well, I wouldn't say that I was in the great class, but I had a great time while I was trying to be great.Harry S. Truman Well, there doesn't seem anything else for an ex-president to do but to go into the country and raise big pumpkins.Grover Cleveland Were we directed from Washington when to sow and when to reap, we should soon want bread. Thomas Jefferson You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.Dwight Eisenhower You get tired, sometimes, counting to 10 as a voice check and so forth.Ronald Reagan You have summoned me in my weakness. You must sustain me by your strength.Franklin Pierce
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