Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"To lead others, a man must first master himself."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"Greatness is not inherited; it is earned through dedication."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"To lead with power, rule with wisdom."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The true power is the power to elevate others."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"Railroads are the arteries of commerce, and he who controls them controls the nation's lifeblood."William K. Vanderbilt
"To command respect, one must first demonstrate respectability."William K. Vanderbilt
"A man of influence must bear the weight of that influence with grace and wisdom."William K. Vanderbilt
"True power rests not in dominion over others, but in the respect they willingly grant."William K. Vanderbilt
"Cooperation is the noblest work of man."Robert Owen
"Society must be organized upon principles of justice and benevolence."Robert Owen
"The well-ordered society protects the interests of all its members."Robert Owen
"I have devoted myself to the service of mankind through industry."Matthew Boulton
"To lead is to serve with excellence."Matthew Boulton
"Leadership is the practice of making others better."Matthew Boulton
"The true aristocrat recognizes merit in the humble and humility in the great."William Astor
"To lead is to serve; to serve is to lead."William Astor
"Leadership is influence earned through integrity."William Astor
"The secret to maintaining power is to never allow your competitors to rest."John Jacob Astor
"To be great in business, one must think like a general and move like a merchant."John Jacob Astor
"The man who cannot make decisions quickly will never make great fortunes."John Jacob Astor
"A man of principle cannot compromise with mediocrity."Jedediah Strutt
"A leader is one who shows others what is possible."Jedediah Strutt
"Business is not a game of sentiment; it is a game of intellect."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The measure of a man's success is not his wealth, but his influence on his time."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The art of business is the art of reading men and circumstances."Cornelius Vanderbilt II
"The merchant who understands human nature will always prosper."John Jacob Astor
"The key to lasting success is to surround yourself with capable minds."John Jacob Astor
"The art of negotiation is the art of finding common ground where none appears to exist."John Jacob Astor
"The man who builds and walks away is greater than he who tears down."William K. Vanderbilt
"To truly lead, one must first understand humility."William K. Vanderbilt