The true measure of a leader is not the gold he acquers, but... - Hernando de Soto

"The true measure of a leader is not the gold he acquers, but the legacy he leaves."

Hernando de Soto Leadership

Economist Researcher Peruvian Born 1941 (age 85)

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"The conquest of Peru was not merely a military achievement, but a triumph of will over circumstance."

"A man who fears death has already lost his freedom."

"In the face of the unknown, courage is the only compass."

"Fortune favors those who dare to venture into uncharted lands."

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"