Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Quote by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Work

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

This book delves into the complex political landscape of Abraham Lincoln's presidency, highlighting his unique ability to unite a divided nation during the Civil War. It explores Lincoln's decision to appoint his rivals to key cabinet positions, showcasing his political acumen and vision for the future of the United States. more

Author

Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin is an accomplished American historian and author, renowned for her biographies of U.S. presidents. Born on January 4, 1943, she has made significant contributions to the field of history through her in-depth research and engaging storytelling. more

You May Also Like

“I am noticing a big difference in the way the hospital workers are looking at me as I approach Jess’s room. The look of sincere sympathy that used to be on their faces when they made eye contact with me is gone. It has been replaced by shear helplessness as they quickly walk past me with their heads tilted down and to the right. I feel like Bud Fox walking into his office with the Securities and Exchange Commission awaiting him.”

“Why are...poor people more ready to share their goods than rich people? The answer is easy: The poor have little to lose; the rich have more to lose and they are more attached to their possessions. Poverty provides a deeper motivation for understanding your neighbors, welcoming others and attending to those who are suffering. I would go so far as to say that poverty helps you understand what happiness is, what serenity is in life.”