Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

"Wealth is a tool for building a better society."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
M
"To lead is to serve those who follow."
Mark Hopkins
M
"Leadership is the willingness to be first to serve."
Mark Hopkins
W
"True power lies in the ability to lift others as you rise."
William Astor
W
"To lead is to serve; to serve is to understand our common humanity."
William Astor
W
"To lead through fear is to build on sand."
William Astor
L
"Commerce and education go hand in hand in building a great nation"
Leland Stanford
L
"The railroad is not merely a business venture, it is a nation-building enterprise"
Leland Stanford
L
"A leader must inspire confidence through integrity and action"
Leland Stanford
L
"A leader must always keep the welfare of his people in mind"
Leland Stanford
L
"The West needs men of vision and men of action"
Leland Stanford
L
"A leader must have the wisdom to listen to counsel from all quarters"
Leland Stanford
L
"The future of California depends on the vision and courage of its leaders"
Leland Stanford
L
"The strength of a leader lies in his ability to inspire others to greatness"
Leland Stanford
L
"A leader must inspire not through fear but through respect"
Leland Stanford
C
"Capital and labor must work together; neither can succeed without the other."
Collis P. Huntington
C
"A leader must have the courage to make unpopular decisions when principle demands it."
Collis P. Huntington
C
"The mark of a true leader is not how much he accumulates, but how much he builds."
Collis P. Huntington
C
"I built success by surrounding myself with people smarter than myself."
Collis P. Huntington
J
"A legacy is not what you leave behind in gold, but in the minds and hearts of those you influenced."
John Jacob Astor
J
"The most effective leaders are those who understand the dreams of those they lead."
John Jacob Astor
J
"The strength of a nation is reflected in the character of its people."
John Jacob Astor
S
"A legacy is not measured in gold, but in the lives improved by one's work."
Stephen Girard
S
"The foundation of any enterprise is built upon the foundation of character."
Stephen Girard
S
"A man's legacy is written not in ledgers, but in lives changed."
Stephen Girard
S
"The path to true prosperity begins with the decision to serve others."
Stephen Girard
S
"The greatest captain is not the one who commands the most ships, but the one trusted most by his crew."
Stephen Girard
"To build an empire, one must first build character."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The path to greatness is paved with determination and discipline."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The foundation of all power is the power of persuasion."
Cornelius Vanderbilt II