Quotes about Leadership

I've always wanted to own and control the primary technology in everything we do.

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

I think George W. Bush has a warm, engaging personality. But, you know, the presidency is more than just a popularity contest.

What we have to remember is we want to utilize the tremendous intellect that we have in the military to win wars. I've talked to a lot of the generals, a lot of our advanced people. And believe me, if we gave them the mission, which is what the commander-in-chief does, they would be able to carry it out.

Israel does not start wars.

Among us, who is above must be in service of the others. This doesn't mean we have to wash each other's feet every day, but we must help one another.

My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.

I go to assume a task more difficult than that which devolved upon Washington. Unless the great God, who assisted him, shall be with me and aid me, I must fail; but if the same omniscient mind and almighty arm that directed and protected him shall guide and support me, I shall not fail - I shall succeed.

What Washington needs is adult supervision.

Obedience alone gives the right to command.

Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than material force, that thoughts rule the world.

Ideas must work through the brains and arms of good and brave men, or they are no better than dreams