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Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitt

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

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If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. – Anne Bradstreet

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

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Leadership can not be measured in a poll or even in the result of an election. It can only be truly seen with the benefit of time. From the perspective of 20 years, not 20 days. – Marco Rubio

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The House has passed several bipartisan bills to ensure all Americans have the opportunity to secure a good job to provide for their families. All of these jobs bills deserve the support of our Senators and a strong show of leadership from the president. – Joe Heck

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It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. – Nelson Mandela

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I praise loudly, I blame softly. – Catherine the Great

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