Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

M
"A true leader does not ask for followers—they demand obedience."
Mr. Freeze
R
"Leadership is the ability to guide others through riddles."
Riddler
R
"A leader is someone who can solve riddles others cannot."
Riddler
P
"A true leader knows how to command respect from those who would otherwise ignore him."
Penguin
P
"A true leader inspires obedience through sheer force of will."
Penguin
P
"I command armies of loyal followers who share my vision."
Penguin
D
"A true leader must be willing to stand alone."
Doctor Octopus
R
"We are the Guardians of the Galaxy, and that's just the beginning."
Rocket
R
"Leadership is about knowing when to take the shot."
Rocket
M
"The world needs heroes, and sometimes heroes need to be created."
Mysterio
M
"The world respects those who command attention."
Mysterio
M
"True leadership means never accepting defeat."
Mysterio
M
"Leadership is the art of making others see your truth."
Mysterio
B
"Gotham needs a symbol, and I can be that symbol."
Batman (1989)
B
"The powerful prey on the weak. I'm here to change that."
Batman (1989)
B
"The symbol is more important than the man."
Batman (1989)
P
"A leader works with nature, not against it."
Poison Ivy
P
"A queen rules her kingdom - I rule the greenhouse."
Poison Ivy
S
"Leadership is the ability to make others see through your eyes of terror."
Scarecrow
S
"I do not demand respect. Fear is far more reliable."
Scarecrow
S
"A true leader does not inspire hope. A true leader exposes reality."
Scarecrow
R
"A leader must be willing to pose difficult riddles to their people"
Riddler
D
"A true leader never asks for what he can take."
Doctor Octopus
D
"The world respects only those who demand respect."
Doctor Octopus
D
"Those who cannot lead must follow."
Doctor Octopus
D
"Authority is granted only by the strong to the stronger."
Doctor Octopus
M
"Leadership means making difficult decisions that others find too cold to bear."
Mr. Freeze
M
"A leader does not chase popularity. A leader sets the temperature and others adapt."
Mr. Freeze
P
"Leadership demands respect earned through strength."
Penguin
S
"Leadership means standing with those you protect, not above them."
Swamp Thing