Leadership Quotes

"I trust the people. I am opposed only to the transfer of power from those who have it to the bureaucracy."

"The strength of a nation depends upon the character and intelligence of its people."

"The best insurance against revolution is reform and justice."

"Every institution in which wisdom is shown to preside will be honored by the wise."

"If a man cannot govern himself, he cannot govern others."

"The foundation of imperial power is the affection of the people."

"Success in politics requires both principle and pragmatism in equal measure."

"Courage is the first requirement of a statesman."

"Kings ought to be fond of order, and the state belongs to them."

"Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions."

"The preservation of peace is the highest honor a statesman can achieve."

"True influence comes from understanding human nature."

"The mark of a good leader is humility in victory."

"The secret of government is constancy of purpose."

"The weight of the crown is borne by those who understand its burden."

"A leader's strength lies in his ability to see what others cannot."

"A statesman must think in centuries, not years."

"Magnanimity in politics is not seldom the truest wisdom."

"To love the public, to study universal good, and to promote the interest of the whole human race ought to be the heart, soul, and principle of all true patriots."

"The difficulty of determining when the designs of men of extraordinary talents shall be thwarted is very great."

"Public force is a trust which must not be abused; it requires for its exercise the highest possible talents."

"The future of the German race depends on its youth."

"One must rule with a firm hand and an iron will."

"A leader must serve his people."

"A true leader inspires others."

"A leader must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good."

"Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggy while looking for a rock."

"One must never underestimate the power of public opinion in shaping national policy."

"A statesman must think in terms of decades, not days."

"A nation's true strength is measured by the character of its leaders."