Quote by George Will
Leadership is, among other things, the ability to inflict pain and

Leadership is, among other things, the ability to inflict pain and get away with it – short-term pain for long-term gain. – George Will

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Well, you know, the definition of second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience. – George Will

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The Presidents speech suggested to me that were we to follow his leadership, we will be in Iraq not for months, but for years. I also hope I am wrong on this. – Daniel Inouye

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Leadership in todays world requires far more than a large stock of gunboats and a hard fist at the conference table. – Hubert H. Humphrey

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The United States is the most innovative country in the world. But our leadership could slip away if we fail to properly fund primary, secondary and higher education. – Jeff Bingaman

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A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership in the world. – John Updike

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