Leadership Quotes

"A leader must be willing to make the hard decisions."

"A commander's legacy is determined by how he is remembered by his men."

"A Commander in Chief who, having attained a certain elevation, despises the troops beneath him, has lost the greatest qualification of military leadership."

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."

"Leaders must always put the welfare of their men before their own comfort."

"A man may be a fine soldier and yet be unfit to command."

"A leader's greatest responsibility is to develop other leaders."

"The discipline of an army lies in the character of its officers."

"The first requirement for any officer is to put his duty above his personal comfort."

"Men respond to leadership more than anything else."

"The responsibility for morale rests with the commander."

"The soldier's first duty is obedience."

"To be a leader of men one must be willing to share all their hardships."

"Every soldier deserves to be commanded by a man he can respect."

"In the army, there is no room for politics."

"The true test of leadership is what happens when you are not in the room."

"The finest quality of a soldier is his willingness to serve."

"A leader must earn the respect of his men every day."

"A leader who does not listen to his men will lose them."

"A military officer must always set the example."

"A leader must have the courage to make difficult decisions."

"A leader must be willing to accept responsibility for failure."

"A military officer must lead from the front."

"A leader's greatest tool is his example."

"The true leader serves his people, not himself."

"A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied too late."

"Discipline is the most important part of leadership."

"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity."

"Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way."

"Always do everything you ask of those you command."