Every President must endure a gap between what he would like and what is possible. | |
— President John F. Kennedy | |
From the Foreword to “Decision-Making in the White House“, written by Theodore C. Sorensen | |
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2016 | Nor My Dogs |
2015 | Say What? |
I’m A Dog, Too! | |
Beginnings | |
2014 | Astonishing Choices |
2013 | Three Hard Tasks |
2012 | The Only Remains |
2011 | Personal Capability |
What Price Failure? | |
Both Of W’s Elections | |
Tea (Baggers) Anyone? | |
Posts Tagged ‘Theodore C. Sorensen’
Necessary Gaps
Posted in Politics, Quotes, tagged Decision-Making in the White House, On Being President, Politics, President John F. Kennedy, Quotes, Theodore C. Sorensen on February 18, 2017| Leave a Comment »
He Is Alone
Posted in History, Leadership, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Andrew Jackson, Decision-Making in the White House, Loneliness, Philosophy, Politics, President John F. Kennedy, Quotes, The Loneliness Of Leadership, Theodore C. Sorensen on January 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The loneliness of the President is another well-established truism of essays on the presidential process. It is only part of the story; for, during the rest of the time, no one in the country is more assailed by divergent advice and clamorous counsel. This advice and counsel, indeed, are essential to the process of decision; for they give the President not only needed information and ideas but a sense of the possibilities and the limitations of action. A wise President therefore gathers strength and insight from the Nation. Still, in the end, he is alone. There stands the decision — and there stands the President. “I have accustomed myself to receive with respect the opinions of others,” said Andrew Jackson, “but always take the responsibility of deciding for myself.” | |
— President John F. Kennedy | |
Quoted by: Theodore C. Sorensen | |
From the Foreword to his book: “Decision-Making in the White House“ | |
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2016 | Compensation |
2015 | Charlie Redux |
2014 | The Crux |
2013 | Erosion And Rechannelling |
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2012 | How Many Thought… (One I Know Of) |
Choices And Decisions | |
2011 | Speed Spoils |
Simply Intended | |
2010 | A Second 4 Hour Jog |