“Senators came to realize that he understood not only their bills but the reasons they had introduced them;” EmpathyPersuasion Book:Master of the Senate Source: Master of the Senate
“A laconic Texas lawmaker declined to use his considerable influence to intervene in a loud dispute between his colleagues. When asked why not, he said, "They're not voting. If they're not voting, they're not passing any laws. If they're not passing any laws, they're not hurting anybody.” RestraintPersuasionLimited Government Book:Means of Ascent Source: Means of Ascent