Another excellent column.     I think he's completely right about age bringing graciousness, the ability to forgive others for their mistakes, just as you have grown to recognize your own.

Seems he's got a good perception of Hillary but I wonder about his own forgiveness?   Hillary has taken a beating for a very long time, humiliated in public by the person she loves, putting herself in Middle East negotiation, and area of the world that has humbled diplomates for centuries. Faced with political structure than openly despises her and builds strategy around her not the nations needs.

A little empathy from Mr. Brooks might be enlightening too.   Not all people complete the circle of self-actualization.  Some are beaten so badly they never heal.    Clinton carries a lot of wounds, more than I could bare, a request for empathy and graciousness in judging her would be nice..   Brittle is a good word choice for H. Clinton, close to fracturing but not yet broken.