With grace and a keen appreciation of human nature, Nicholas Thompson has written a revealing, moving history of the Cold War through two fascinating men.

As a farmer, you learn quick: You don't get anything that you don't work hard for.

American boys should not be seen dying on the nightly news. Wars should be over in three days or less, or before Congress invokes the War Powers Resolution.

I mean, in a way, Obama's standing above the country, above — above the world, he's sort of God.

Wars should be over in three days or less...and the American people must be all for it from the outset.

Always do what you're afraid to do"-Robert F. Kennedy

We live, I regret to say, in an age of surfaces

Technological discoveries are the spermatozoa of social change.

But You never reject a repentant and humble heart.

Blustery cold days should be spend propped up in bed with a mug of hot chocolate and a pile of comic books.

The only thing I ever wanted to be was a cartoonist. That's my Life. DRAWING.

While the pressures of life are inevitable, if at the end of the day you are unable to completely let go of the day and return to a calm, centered inner state, you are overstressed.

I think I'm happy with who I am. I don't know if I learned that from other girls or just people in general.

Let us learn to skillfully draw good out of what would otherwise cause us harm.

Ensure it feels like it's made by humans, for humans.

I don't advocate senseless violence of any human being. I'm the one who's been beat down. But I will not be a victim again.