Quotes about leadership
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A prince who is not wise himself will never take good advice
Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.
Nelson Mandela1918–2013Speech at the Chief Albert Luthuli Centenary celebrations, KwaDukuza, South Africa (25 April 1998)Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.
The real leader has no need to lead—he is content to point the way.
Henry Miller1891–1980“The Wisdom of the Heart”, p. 46- Henry Miller1891–1980“The Alcoholic Veteran with the Washboard Cranium”, p. 122
Ever notice that ‘what the hell’ is always the right decision?
- MMuhammad571–632Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52, Number 275
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.
Napoleon1769–1821In His Own Words (1916)Ten people who speak make more noise than ten thousand who are silent.
- Napoleon1769–1821Memoirs of Napoleon (1829-1831)
- Napoleon1769–1821Napoleon: In His Own Words (1916)
Rosa Parks1913–2005Quiet Strength (2000)
George S. Patton1885–1945Often credited to Thomas Paine
