A leader must know when to speak and when to remain silent, ... - Mobutu Sese Seko

This quote is attributed to Mobutu Sese Seko.

"A leader must know when to speak and when to remain silent, for power lies in both words and their absence."

Mobutu Sese Seko Leadership

Dictator, Military Leader Congolese 1930–1997

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