Mary was too depleted and Fred was interested only in whichever of his sons could be of most use—so he became whatever was most expedient.
-- Donald (chapter 3 paragraph 2)

Importance: This quote represents the failings of Donald’s parents because they did not have enough love or compassion to give him to help him develop.

He hadn’t been a great student, but he’d had a certain charm, a way of getting others to go along with him that, back then, wasn’t entirely grounded in cruelty. In high school Donald had been a decent athlete, a guy some people found attractive with his blue eyes and blond hair and his swagger.
-- Donald (chapter 5 paragraph 1)

Importance: This quote represents the personable nature of Donald Trump and the ways in which he has succeeded since adolescence in getting what he wants by charming people. He is persuasive and dynamic.

My grandfather believed that in the same way he...
-- Fred (chapter 5 paragraph 2)