When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that person is crazy. - Dave Barry, "Things That It Took Me 50 Years to Learn"

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish. - Anne Bradstreet

A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done. - Ralph Nader

Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships. - Charles Simic

Management is nothing more than motivating other people. - Lee Iacocca

There go my people. I must find out where they are going so I can lead them. - Alexandre Ledru-Rollin

I am not a labor leader. I don't want you to follow me or anyone else. If you are looking for a Moses to lead you out of the capitalist wilderness you will stay right where you are. I would not lead you into this promised land if I could, because if I could lead you in, someone else could lead you out. - Eugene V. Debs

To lead the people, walk behind them. - Lao-Tzu

Charlatanism of some degree is indispensable to effective leadership. - Eric Hoffer