Leadership Quotes

"A leader must possess the wisdom to know when to act decisively and when to show restraint."

"A commander must understand that discipline and morale are the twin pillars of military success."

"Leadership demands that you make difficult decisions with incomplete information."

"The art of command requires understanding both tactics and the hearts of men."

"A leader must sometimes bear the burden of unpopular decisions for the greater good."

"A nation's strength comes from the character of its people."

"A leader serves his people, not himself."

"To build a great nation, one must first build great citizens."

"True leadership requires the courage to stand alone if necessary."

"The responsibilities of leadership are greater than its privileges."

"The measure of a leader is how much good he leaves behind."

"A nation's greatest resource is not its land, but its people."

"Command a man; convince a woman."

"The string of a kite is tension and responsibility."

"The most important qualification is not to look like an admiral."

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

"The most important thing in any operation is its objective, and the secondary things must never be mistaken for the primary."

"The responsibility of command is awesome and sacred."

"A good leader inspires people to have confidence in their leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves."

"Leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard."

"A commander who does not know his subordinates personally cannot lead them effectively."

"An officer must understand that his authority rests upon the consent of the governed."

"The future of a navy depends upon the quality of its officers and the character of its men."

"A true leader takes responsibility for both success and failure."

"The measure of a leader is not his position, but his influence."

"A good officer makes his subordinates look good."

"Men will fight and die for a leader they respect and trust."

"The true test of a leader comes in moments of crisis and uncertainty."

"A nation's strength at sea depends upon the morale of its sailors."

"The foundation of command is trust between leader and led."