Quotes About Leadership

We might have been better off if the question of Obama's patriotism had been raised before he was first elected. Never should we ignore so many red flag warnings again.

I would never stay in office against the will of the people. My ethics and patriotism do not allow me to do so.

The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny.

Blind faith in bad leaders is not patriotism.

Public office is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

No government is safe unless it is protected by the good will of the people.

Our country ... when right, to be kept right. When wrong, to be put right.

Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country. - March 15, 1783

To preserve the life of citizens, is the greatest virtue in the father of his country.

If the test of patriotism comes only by reflexively falling into lockstep behind the leader whenever the flag is waved, then what we have is a formula for dictatorship, not democracy.

I'm so patriotic, I think every British kid should have a chance to grow up to be our head of state.

I believe Raghuram Rajan's patriotism is no less than any of ours. As much as I know Raghuram Rajan, whatever post he holds, wherever he is, he is someone who will continue to serve the country.

America has lost an icon. Ronald Reagan's leadership will inspire Americans for generations to come. His patriotism and devotion to our country will never be forgotten.

I never questioned Barack Obama's patriotism.

We need to have a sense of patriotism like Jesus Christ, to the Kingdom first and to our nations second

People tell me that I should become a politician but I say no I want to do something good for the nation.

A true leader sticks up for his followers.

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism.

The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger.

We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.

We have all taken risks in the making of war. Isn't it time that we should take risks to secure peace?

It has perhaps always been the case that the waging of peace is the hardest form of leadership of all.