…careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world’s estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their advocates, and bear the consequences
– Susan Anthony
…seems impossible until it is done
– Nelson Mandela
…. able to lead others, a man must be willing to go forward alone
– Harry Truman
… mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action — an unconventional business strategy, a unique product-development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign — even as the rest of the world wonders why you’re not marching in step with the status quo. In other words, real leaders are happy to zig while others zag. They understand that in an era of hyper-competition and non-stop disruption, the only way to stand out from the crowd is to stand for something special
– Bill Taylor
… those who stand aloof and greet each venture with reproof. The world would stop if things were run by men who say ‘it can’t be done’
– Samuel Glove
… has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent
– Douglas MacArthur
… limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today; let us move forward with strong and active faith
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
…person you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them
– Jackson Brown
…. could be described as letting go of certainties
– Gail Sheehy
…. uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble
– Mohandas Gandhi
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