A leader must possess vision, not merely sight; he must see ... - David Ben-Gurion

This quote is attributed to David Ben-Gurion.

"A leader must possess vision, not merely sight; he must see not what is, but what should be."

David Ben-Gurion Leadership

Prime Minister, Founding Father Israeli-Polish 1886–1973

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