leadership Quotes

I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him, he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone.

I thought it completely absurd to mention my name in the same breath as the presidency.

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.

When you put on a uniform, there are certain inhibitions that you accept.

In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.

Any man who wants to be president is either an egomaniac or crazy.

Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.

The sergeant is the Army.

Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.