Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

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"A true leader does not command. They inspire devotion."
Grey Worm
P
"I am the Shield of the Vale and the Defender of the Realm."
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P
"A leader must be willing to sacrifice for those he governs."
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P
"A leader must listen as much as he commands."
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P
"A leader's greatest strength is his humility."
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D
"We do not sow. We take what is ours."
Drogo
D
"A true leader does not ask, he commands."
Drogo
D
"The khalasar follows me because I lead with strength."
Drogo
H
"You don't have to like me. You just have to listen to me."
Haymitch Abernathy
H
"A leader is someone who survives."
Haymitch Abernathy
D
"The meek inherit nothing but ash."
Drogon
D
"A true leader does not ask; they command through strength."
Drogon
R
"I have a duty to the realm, and that duty weighs heavier than any crown."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"A prince must learn to carry the weight of his people's suffering."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"The realm needs heroes, not perfect men."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"A crown does not make a man; a man makes the crown."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"The realm is greater than any one man, yet one man can destroy it."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"A truly great man knows when to lay down his sword."
Rhaegar Targaryen
R
"A man can change the course of history with a single decision."
Rhaegar Targaryen
B
"I seek not power, but the chance to protect others."
Brienne
M
"I am Missandei of Naath, and I serve the Dragon Queen."
Missandei
M
"To lead is to serve those who believe in your vision."
Missandei
M
"To lead with compassion is to lead with power."
Missandei
V
"I serve the realm, not kings or queens."
Varys
V
"The realm requires those willing to make difficult choices."
Varys
V
"Every throne is built upon foundations of blood and lies."
Varys
V
"A leader who does not understand his enemies is a foolish leader."
Varys
V
"A king's greatest strength is the invisible hand that guides him."
Varys
P
"It is my solemn duty to stand watch against the darkness."
Pod
P
"A true leader serves something greater than himself."
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