Leadership Quotes

What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.

30104 quotes

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"A true businessman seizes every opportunity."
Mr. Krabs
P
"Every genius needs a worthy opponent."
Plankton
S
"Mr. Krabs taught me about business and loyalty."
SpongeBob SquarePants
S
"I'm surrounded by incompetence."
Squidward Tentacles
M
"I didn't get where I am by being generous."
Mr. Krabs
M
"A businessman must always think ahead—about his next paycheck."
Mr. Krabs
M
"A successful businessman never lets emotions get in the way of profit."
Mr. Krabs
U
"With great power comes great responsibility."
Underdog
W
"Leadership means doing what's right!"
Woody Woodpecker
U
"With great power comes great responsibility."
Underdog
U
"A true leader serves others before themselves."
Underdog
D
"One must always be prepared."
Droopy
S
"Leadership means going first, even if it seems crazy!"
Screwy Squirrel
W
"A leader leads by example!"
Woody Woodpecker
F
"Now here's what we're gonna do, and here's how we're gonna do it!"
Foghorn Leghorn
F
"Now listen here, boy, I'm gonna tell you somethin'!"
Foghorn Leghorn
R
"The most powerful move is the unexpected one."
Road Runner
M
"Come on, let's go!"
Mickey Mouse
R
"Never surrender the lead!"
Road Runner
R
"Leadership means setting the pace!"
Road Runner
S
"I have no equal in this world."
Smaug
S
"I am the Lord of this mountain."
Smaug
S
"I alone am supreme."
Smaug
T
"I will not risk the lives of my company for a coveted prize."
Thorin Oakenshield
T
"I am the king under the mountain."
Thorin Oakenshield
T
"A true king earns his place through deeds, not blood alone."
Thorin Oakenshield
T
"A king must make difficult choices, even when they cost him dearly."
Thorin Oakenshield
T
"A true leader listens to those around him, even the least among them."
Thorin Oakenshield
T
"A good leader knows when to hold firm and when to yield."
Thorin Oakenshield
S
"The board is set. The pieces are moving."
Saruman