A general of ordinary talent, occupying a bad position and surprised by a superior force, seeks his safety in retreat; but a great captain supplies all deficiencies by his courage, and marches boldly to meet the attack. By this means he disconcerts his adversary, and if this last shows any irresolution in his movements, a skilful leader, profiting by his indecision, may even hope for victory.

I'll tell you what leadership is. It's persuasion and conciliation, and education, and patience.

Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains at his post and fights against the enemy.

There is only one duty, only one safe course, and that is to try to be right and not to fear to do or say what you believe to be right. That is the only way to deserve and to win the confidence of our great people in these days of trouble.