I was taught by professors who had done their schooling in the 1930s. Most of them were scornful of, even hated, big business.
Stephen AmbroseJefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist.
Stephen AmbroseEven before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions.
Stephen AmbroseFriendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, and freely exercised.
Stephen Ambrose