Leadership Quotes

"The basis of national strength is in the character of the people. Without virtue, there can be no lasting power."

"A leader must first conquer himself before he can lead others."

"To build a nation, one must first build the character of its citizens."

"The test of a leader is not in victory, but in how he treats the vanquished."

"The strength of a leader is measured by the strength of those he has developed."

"The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do."

"A true leader sacrifices for his people."

"A leader's decisions echo through generations."

"A leader must inspire confidence through action."

"The burden of command is responsibility."

"Indecision is a form of surrender."

"A leader must earn respect through integrity."

"A true leader serves his nation above self."

"A leader must be willing to decide alone."

"The test of leadership is crisis."

"The [most important] rules are discipline, morale, and esprit de corps."

"In any organization, the leader sets the standard for what is acceptable."

"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."

"The difference between a good officer and a poor one is about ten seconds."

"A true leader leads by example, not by command."

"You don't have to be the best to be the leader; you just have to be the one others want to follow."

"The day men stop bringing you their problems is the day you stop leading them."

"Flexibility in the application of strategy is a mark of great leadership."

"In every organization, the person in charge sets the tone for everyone else."

"A leader's most important asset is the trust of his subordinates."

"In military matters, the commander must understand not just tactics but the hearts of his men."

"Patience in planning, boldness in execution—these are the hallmarks of great leadership."

"Never give an order that you would not be willing to carry out yourself."

"A leader who cannot admit his mistakes is a leader who will not learn."

"A commander's greatest responsibility is not to win battles but to bring his men home."