The true test of civilization is not the census or the size ... - Duke Ellington

"The true test of civilization is not the census or the size of our cities, but the kind of man our country produces."

Duke Ellington Leadership

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1899–1974

More from Duke Ellington

"Music is my life, it's my soul, it's everything I do in this world."

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none."

"A wise man doesn't give the right answer, he poses the right question."

"There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind."

"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"