A leader must understand the hearts of his people before he ... - Abdel Gamal Nasser

"A leader must understand the hearts of his people before he can guide their destiny."

Abdel Gamal Nasser Leadership

President, Pan-Arab Leader Egyptian 1918–1970

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"Peace is more important than all justice; and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace."

"We are not a nation of politicians; we are a nation of believers."

"The people are my teachers."

"Freedom is the alphabet with which all other values are spelled."

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"Integrity is everything."

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