Life is the art of drawing without an eraser. John W. Gardner View this quote
In the artist’s recreation of the world we are enabled to see the world. John W. Gardner
John W. Gardner
It is one of the ironies of history that reformers so often misjudge the consequences of their reforms. John W. Gardner
Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage. John W. Gardner
Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants. John W. Gardner
Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. John W. Gardner
Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the full use of one’s powers and talents. John W. Gardner
The cynic says, ‘One man can’t do anything.’ I say, ‘Only one man can do anything.’ John W. Gardner
The first and last task of aleader is to keep hope alive. John W. Gardner
The idea for which this nation stands will not survive if the highest goal free man can set themselves is an amiable mediocrity. Excellence implies striving for the highest standards in every phase of life. John W. Gardner
The individual who has become a stranger to himself has lost the capacity for genuine self-renewal. John W. Gardner
American politician
October 8th, 1912 - February 16th, 2002
