The best way to predict your future is to create it.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Predict and Create
P
Adversity and Power
A
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Integrity
I
I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Friendship Over Enemies
F
Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Procrastination
P
Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Divine Alignment
D
My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Compassion
C
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Authentic Excellence
A
Whatever you are, be a good one.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Commitment
C
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Accountability
A
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln