Richards, Ann -- “Ann Richards Discusses Texas, Politics and Humor,” Larry...
The public does not like you to mislead or represent yourself to be something you’re not. And the other thing that the public really does like is the self-examination to say, you know, I’m not perfect....
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Cicero, Marcus Tullius -- De Officiis [On Duties; On Moral Duty; The...
For arms are of little value in the field unless there is wise counsel at home. [Parvi enim sunt foris arma, nisi est consilium domi.] Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) Roman orator, statesman,...
View ArticleBiden, Joe -- Inaugural Address (20 Jan 2021)
We will lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example. Joe Biden (b. 1942) American politician, US President (2021- ) [Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.]Inaugural Address (20 Jan...
View ArticleMills, C. Wright -- The Power Elite, ch. 6 (1956)
These executives, who have risen to the top, have come to be responsible trustees, impartial umpires, and expert brokers for a plurality of economic interests, including those of all the millions of...
View ArticleLippmann, Walter -- “Roosevelt Has Gone,”“Today and Tomorrow” column (14 Apr...
The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully. Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) American journalist and...
View ArticleHolland, Barbara -- Wasn’t the Grass Greener?, “War” (1999)
Smiting enemies has always been so admired that, unlike medicine or archaeology, it entitled its successful practitioners to become kings, emperors, and presidents of the United States like Washington,...
View ArticleParsons, Lucy -- “The Principles of Anarchism,” lecture (1905)
Governments never lead; they follow progress. When the prison, stake or scaffold can no longer silence the voice of the protesting minority, progress moves on a step, but not until then. Lucy Parsons...
View ArticleVon Clausewitz, Karl -- On War [Vom Kriege] Book 1, ch. 3 “On Military Genius
If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of...
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Eisenhower, Dwight David -- “An Open Letter to America’s Students,” Reader’s...
Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 143,000,000 followers, it will no longer be...
View ArticleAsquith, Margot -- More or Less about Myself, ch. 3 (1934)
Convictions no doubt have to be modified or expanded to meet changing conditions […] but to be a reliable political leader sooner or later your anchors must hold fast where other men’s drag. Margot...
View ArticleShakespeare, William -- Coriolanus, Act 2, sc. 2, l. 5ff (c. 1608)
FIRST OFFICER: That’s a brave fellow, but he’s vengeance proud and loves not the common people. SECOND OFFICER: ’Faith, there hath been many great men that have flattered the people who ne’er loved...
View ArticleRogers, Will -- “Daily Telegrams” column (1934-07-05)
A statesman is a man that can do what the politician would like to do but can’t, because he is afraid of not being elected. Will Rogers (1879-1935) American humorist“Daily Telegrams” column (1934-07-05)
View ArticleByron, George Gordon, Lord -- The Corsair, Canto 1, st. 8, l. 184 (1814)
The power of Thought, — the magic of the Mind! George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788-1824) English poetThe Corsair, Canto 1, st. 8, l. 184 (1814) The abilities -- plus success -- that Conrad uses to control...
View ArticleMauldin, Bill -- Back Home, ch. 14 (1947)
I have heard people say we should be strong so that if there is another war we can win it, then show the world the right way to live afterward. This is old stuff, and it is poppycock. Our behavior...
View ArticleBillings, Josh -- Everybody’s Friend, Or; Josh Billing’s Encyclopedia and...
It is not the whole ov our duty tew foller the examples ov good men, but tew leave behind us sum decent tracks for others tew foller. [It is not the whole of our duty to follow the examples of good...
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