I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.
Doris Kearns Goodwin – Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
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Doris Kearns Goodwin is an acclaimed American historian and author, renowned for her expertise in U.S. presidential history. Born in 1943, she has written several bestselling and award-winning books, including *Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln* (2005), which explores Lincoln’s leadership during the Civil War and his ability to bring together a divided cabinet of former political opponents. Goodwin earned a Pulitzer Prize for her earlier work *No Ordinary Time* on Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and has received widespread recognition for her deep insights into leadership and politics. A former assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson, she has drawn on her personal experiences and extensive research to provide intimate portrayals of American presidents. Goodwin is also a familiar face on television, often providing historical commentary on political events. Her work is known for its engaging narrative style and focus on the qualities of leadership in times of crisis.