leaders quotes

Most foreign policies that history has marked highly, in whatever country, have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts.

I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.

For the record, our democracy is revered around the world. And free elections are the best way on Earth to choose our leaders. This is how we elected John F. Kennedy; Ronald Reagan; two George Bushes; Bill Clinton; and Barack Obama. It has worked for decades.

In the world today, we humans have become more self-absorbed, more tribal and tenacious in holding on to our narrow agendas; we have become consumed by the barrage of information inundating us; we are even more fickle when it comes to leaders.

In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains.

Oh, sure, we have another world war coming, and another great depression, but where are the leaders this time?

The government, whether state or central, is elected. That means we have a responsibility to elect the right kind of leaders.