Leadership Quotes

"If you build an army of 100 lions and their leader is a dog, in any fight, the lions will die like a dog."

"An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep."

"The secret of politics is to make the positive case for what you want to achieve."

"The statesman's primary duty is to do what is necessary for the safety and prosperity of his state."

"The healthy bones of a single Prussian grenadier are worth more than all the Balkans."

"The strength of a nation is the moral character of its leader."

"The real commander does not govern by laws, but by will."

"A politician's duty is to do what benefits his nation, not what pleases the crowd."

"A wise ruler never wages a war unless absolutely certain of victory."

"A man of authority must sometimes act without all the information."

"The measure of a leader is not whether he succeeds, but whether he leaves his nation stronger."

"The wise leader surrounds himself with men of differing opinions."

"A statesman must always be prepared for the unexpected."

"A leader who cannot make difficult decisions is not a leader at all."

"The mark of a great statesman is knowing when to yield power."

"The true test of a leader is his handling of defeat."

"When men are young they are apt to estimate abilities by actual work done, but I have always believed in going a good deal by promise."

"The worth of a state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it."

"Character is formed, not by laws and institutions alone, but by the habitual modes of action and thinking of the people."

"I count upon your steadfastness and devotion to your duty."

"A leader must show strength, but wisdom lies in restraint."

"The foundation of empire is built upon the loyalty of men."

"A ruler's first duty is to understand the hearts of his people."

"The greatest leader follows before he leads."

"Leadership is not about power, but about inspiring others to greatness."

"Great leaders are servants of their people, not masters."

"Leadership is service to those you lead."

"Leadership begins with listening."

"The art of being a king lies in knowing when to bend and when to stand firm."

"A kingdom without the love of its people is merely a prison with grander walls."