Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

P
"A leader must be willing to sacrifice everything for their vision."
President Snow
P
"A leader must sometimes be the villain in others' stories."
President Snow
G
"A soldier's duty is to obey."
Grey Worm
G
"I will follow my queen to the end."
Grey Worm
G
"I follow my queen with pride."
Grey Worm
D
"A Dothraki hears a word and takes it as a command"
Drogo
D
"In victory, show mercy; in defeat, show pride"
Drogo
D
"To lead is to bear the weight of all who follow"
Drogo
H
"I have no control over you. But these people, I can give them something to root for."
Haymitch Abernathy
H
"The only way to survive the Games is to do exactly what I tell you to do."
Haymitch Abernathy
M
"I am Missandei of Naath, interpreter and advisor to the Dragon Queen."
Missandei
M
"The measure of a leader is not their ambition, but their compassion."
Missandei
G
"I will follow you to the ends of the earth."
Grey Worm
B
"Duty is everything."
Brienne
D
"The khalasar is stronger than any king's army."
Drogo
D
"My people follow me because they believe."
Drogo
V
"The men who serve me know that I reward loyalty."
Varys
V
"Those who would rule must understand that power is a burden."
Varys
V
"I have seen kingdoms rise and fall by the choices of their leaders."
Varys
V
"The realm's future depends on those willing to make hard choices."
Varys
M
"To serve with honor is to find purpose."
Missandei
M
"A true leader lifts others as they rise."
Missandei
M
"To lead is to serve those you guide."
Missandei
M
"There is no honor in weakness."
Mountain
B
"You don't have to like me. You just have to listen."
Brienne
T
"The free folk don't follow. They choose."
Tormund Giantsbane
T
"The real power isn't in the throne. It's in the people who choose to follow you."
Tormund Giantsbane
T
"We don't need kings or lords. We need leaders we believe in."
Tormund Giantsbane
V
"Power resides where men believe it resides. It is a trick, a shadow on the wall."
Varys
V
"To rule effectively, one must understand the hearts of men."
Varys