Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Maxims Mottoes Sound Bites Speeches Asides Memorable Quotesfrom America's Presi

by Sally Chabert, Jess M. Brallier, Sally C. Chabert

Book Overview

From the eloquent ("It is error alone which needs the support of the government. Truth can stand by itself."--Thomas Jefferson) to the wise ("Whenever I see anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140239049
• ISBN13: 9780140239041
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

A Unique Look at 42 Men

This book is one of my favorites to thumb through from time to time. The book is organized with one chapter for each president and begins with one to two pages of biography and historical context, then moves on to some of the most profound and most ridiculous words to fall from the lips of men. I enjoy the quick synopsis of each presidency, and take a lesson that quotes can inspire and inflame. This book gives the reader a good sketch of each of our presidents, expressed in their own words. I hope the authors continue to update this volume as new presidents pass into history and as old ones are revisited.