Well put. I do not have much information about LBJ. That's a wise quote. Let's take it apart for a moment. When you tell someone to go to hell, it can often be merely out of spite. In real time, after everyone cools down, they apologize and/or go their own ways. To truly take someone to hell, means you believe they are evil (if we're talking about the Abrahamic religions' views). You better have plenty of facts. After all you are taking two people's lives to hell ..
Any suggested credible reading material on LBJ (or any historical American) is appreciated.
While not quite subscribing to the Hegelian Dialectic of one or other (the two sides approach), maybe the middle way is something we could borrow from the Stoics. The obstacle can be the way; the impediment to action advances the action. We learn to coexist in the same space, devoid of malice, spite or hurtful behaviour. We pick our fights for our peace of mind, even as leaders. No one was born with unlimited energy to deal with negativity. Abe Lincoln would appoint enemies to key positions and listen to their contrarian views versus those of his "lovers" or sycophantic types. There is a place for everyone in our lives, if and when we choose to just let it be. Difficult call for the leader, but peace of mind is priceless too.
Good morning,
Well put. I do not have much information about LBJ. That's a wise quote. Let's take it apart for a moment. When you tell someone to go to hell, it can often be merely out of spite. In real time, after everyone cools down, they apologize and/or go their own ways. To truly take someone to hell, means you believe they are evil (if we're talking about the Abrahamic religions' views). You better have plenty of facts. After all you are taking two people's lives to hell ..
Any suggested credible reading material on LBJ (or any historical American) is appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Morning, Joe.
Doris Kearns Goodwin wrote a compelling biography with a lot of insight.
Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream.
If you just are looking for a portrait of his years in the national spotlight... pick up Flawed Giant by Robert Dallek
While not quite subscribing to the Hegelian Dialectic of one or other (the two sides approach), maybe the middle way is something we could borrow from the Stoics. The obstacle can be the way; the impediment to action advances the action. We learn to coexist in the same space, devoid of malice, spite or hurtful behaviour. We pick our fights for our peace of mind, even as leaders. No one was born with unlimited energy to deal with negativity. Abe Lincoln would appoint enemies to key positions and listen to their contrarian views versus those of his "lovers" or sycophantic types. There is a place for everyone in our lives, if and when we choose to just let it be. Difficult call for the leader, but peace of mind is priceless too.