"Long past his humble beginnings, President [[Andrew Johnson]] would speak proudly of his career as a tailor before he entered politics. “My garments never ripped or gave way,” he would say. On the campaign trail, a heckler once tried to embarrass him by shouting about his working-class credentials. **Johnson replied without breaking stride: “That does not disconcert me in the least; for when I used to be a tailor I had the reputation of being a good one, and making close fits, always punctual with my customers, and always did good work**.” ([Location 1185](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B00IX49OS4&location=1185)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[expertise]], [[personal-values]], [[reputation]], [[character]], [[pride]], **Source** -- [[202409180132 - B - The Obstacle is the Way]]