Quote by John Buchan
The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but

The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. – John Buchan

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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. – John Buchan

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There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness. – John Buchan

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I believe that all wisdom consists in caring immensely for a few right things, and not caring a straw about the rest. – John Buchan

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Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them. – John C. Maxwell

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This Congress is simply not doing its job under Republican leadership. – Jim Cooper

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I think a major act of leadership right now, call it a radical act, is to create the places and processes so people can actually learn together, using our experiences. – Margaret J. Wheatley

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Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships. – Charles Simic

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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. – Thomas Jefferson

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