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It is up to African leaders to show their will and political courage in order to assure that this new pan-African institution becomes an efficient instrument and not a place for endless discussions.

Omar Bongo

We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders need to really address these issues properly now.

Dave Davies

Democratic leaders always seem to blame America first.

Ken Mehlman

American politician and businessman

I do believe there are leaders who are like lightning and they come along and they lead. The Lincolns of the world, the Alexander the Greats, they do exist. They have existed.

Oliver Stone

American film director, screenwriter, and producer

When leaders take back power, when they act as heroes and saviors, they end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and deeply stressed.

Margaret J. Wheatley

Great companies in the way they work, start with great leaders.

Steve Ballmer

American businessman, former chief executive officer of Microsoft

Too many leaders act as if the sheep… their people… are there for the benefit of the shepherd, not that the shepherd has responsibility for the sheep.

Ken Blanchard

Apparently there are some Democratic leaders in the Senate that are running for office who now believe in tax cuts.

Jeb Bush

Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007

We Americans are world leaders and we must lead by example – particularly in times that require careful deliberation before any precipitous action – lest we fail to walk in the shoes of those we might injure.

Peter Yarrow

American singer and songwriter

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected.

Shirin Ebadi

Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient

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