The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an english major. — Stephen E. Ambrose
We are part of a country that outshines those that have gone before us and most of — Stephen E. Ambrose
Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist. — Stephen E. Ambrose
It does you no good to see the number two or number three man in the corporation-you — Stephen E. Ambrose
Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or ethnic restaurants. — Stephen E. Ambrose
I’m no politician. I’m an historian who has learned through a lifetime of studying that — Stephen E. Ambrose
I’ve always tried to be fair to my subjects. That’s easy when they are as likable and — Stephen E. Ambrose
The more sophisticated we get, the more advanced our buildings and vehicles become — Stephen E. Ambrose
The american constitution is the greatest governing document, and at some 7,000 words — Stephen E. Ambrose
Neither johnson nor his party nor the government as a whole were willing to raise, train — Stephen E. Ambrose
My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier. — Stephen E. Ambrose
Winning the revolutionary war, or the civil war, or world war ii were the turning points in our history — Stephen E. Ambrose
World war ii, the atomic bomb, the cold war, made it hard for americans to continue their optimism. — Stephen E. Ambrose
Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. — Stephen E. Ambrose
Who today is willing to say that texas and california and the remainder of the southwest — Stephen E. Ambrose
Washington’s character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its — Stephen E. Ambrose
Trial by jury. Live wherever you can make a living. How could a government based on such principles fail? — Stephen E. Ambrose
Washington and jefferson were both rich virginia planters, but they were never friends. — Stephen E. Ambrose
To be a slaveholder meant one had to regard the african american as inferior in every way. — Stephen E. Ambrose