A leader must know when to speak and when to listen, for sil... - Gnassingbé Eyadéma

This quote is attributed to Gnassingbé Eyadéma.

"A leader must know when to speak and when to listen, for silence often teaches more than words."

Gnassingbé Eyadéma Leadership

President, Dictator Togolese 1937–2005

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