Everyone believed the Senate could not really be led. It used to take so long to rise up through seniority. In two years Lyndon Johnson is assistant leader of his party. In four years he is the leader of his party. Robert Caro assistantbelievejohnson share on social
As you get older, you sometimes feel that it's harder and harder to get something new and wonderful to come into your life. Robert Caro feelhardlife Change image and share on social
In a democracy, supposedly we hold power by what we do at the ballot box, so therefore the more we know about political power the better our choices should be and the better, in theory, our democracy should be. Robert Caro ballotboxchoice share on social
Most Sundays, with the exception of football Sundays, I work, because I don't take days off as long as I'm working on something that's supposed to be all in the same mood. Robert Caro dayexceptionfootball Change image and share on social
You know, we're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected. Robert Caro democracyelectpower Change image and share on social
What would be the good of rushing? You want these books to last. Robert Caro bookgoodrush Change image and share on social
I sometimes feel that if your book sells more than 20 years, then there's something in it that you can say, gee, I did something that endures, that's timeless. Robert Caro bookendurefeel Change image and share on social
I think President Obama has done more than he is given credit for. Robert Caro creditobamapresident Change image and share on social
Someday a political genius will come along and make the Senate work. Robert Caro geniusmakepolitical Change image and share on social
