Politics has high and low moments. Sometimes it brings out the better angels of our nature; sometimes baser instincts. Jim Leach angelbasebring Change image and share on social
Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives. Jim Leach civilitydousehold Change image and share on social
If you read literature, you put yourself in somebody else's shoes. You learn from great figures in literature. Jim Leach figuregreatlearn Change image and share on social
I have a long-term interest in the humanities. Jim Leach humanityinterestlong Change image and share on social
A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent. Jim Leach businessconductdissent Change image and share on social
The hallmark of our times is change and acceleration, but we have to provide the history. Jim Leach accelerationchangehallmark Change image and share on social
Civility is not simply about manners. Jim Leach civilitymannersimply Change image and share on social
There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism.' Jim Leach bandycommunismfascism Change image and share on social
The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times. Jim Leach arthumanityimportant Change image and share on social
It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable. Jim Leach basecementcountry Change image and share on social