Leadership Quotes

"The principle of democracy is virtue, not honor or fear."

"The art of government is to make the people happy."

"The security of the throne depends upon the security of the people."

"A wise government adapts its laws to the temperament of its people."

"Virtue is the principle of republics; fear is the principle of despotism."

"The safety of a republic depends on constant vigilance."

"A just ruler inspires love, not fear, in his people."

"A wise government cultivates virtue in its citizens."

"Great men are meteors designed to burn so that the earth may light up."

"A true leader serves, not commands."

"Leadership is the willingness to accept total responsibility."

"The reward of great men is that, long after they have died, one is not quite sure that they are dead."

"Leadership is the ability to inspire others to follow."

"The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy and sluggishness of the citizens in a democracy."

"To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them."

"The art of government is to make each believe he works for his own interest."

"The principle of honour in monarchies is the foundation of all virtue."

"Kings are naturally lovers of glory."

"To rule is to choose."

"The distinction between a despot and a monarch is that one is feared while the other is loved."

"A leader must have the courage to make unpopular decisions."

"One must create the conditions for freedom before one can enjoy freedom."

"Leadership is the ability to inspire others to believe in themselves."

"A battle lost or won is determined by the troops that are on the field at the time, not by the generals in the rear."

"To lead is to serve truth, even when it costs everything."

"A true leader does not command but illuminates the path."

"The intellectual must refuse to serve power."

"The less corruption there is in a government, the more it is feared by its enemies."

"The true strength of any government lies in the consent of the governed."

"Good legislation is the foundation of good government."