I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy. – Joe Lieberman
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death. – Leonardo da Vinci
![Some defeats [are] more triumphant than victories. - Michel de Mon](/quote/some-defeats-more-triumphant-than-victories.jpg "Some defeats [are] more triumphant than victories. - Michel de Mon")
