I don't think I have made as much of my life as I should have. I should have written more books.
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.Excellence is the eternal quest. We achieve it by living up to our highest intellectual standards and our finest moral intuitions. In seeking excellence, take life seriously-but never yourself!
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.Every President reconstructs the Presidency to meet his own psychological needs.
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.Total separation of church and state was considered the best safeguard for the health of each. As [Andrew] Jackson explained, in refusing to name a fast day, he feared to 'disturb the security which religion now enjoys in this country, in its complete separation from the political concerns of the General Government.'
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.