Kids are more nimble than wise.

There may be no less original idea than the notion that our hearts hold dominion over our heads.

You must get courageous men, men of strong views and let them debate and argue with each other.

[Former chief executives] come away thinking that America needs a strong, functioning presidency to succeed, and they become very protective of that office. Democrats and Republicans alike are willing to put aside their own party's self-interest to preserve the presidency. That's been true over the decades.

A runner's stride is not perfectly efficient.

Kids are more nimble than wise.

If the Presidents Club had a seal, around the ring would be three words: cooperation, competition, and consolation. On the one hand, the presidents have powerful motives—personal and patriotic—to help one another succeed and comfort one another when they fail. But at the same time they all compete for history’s blessing.