I have always felt it was a handicap for oppressed peoples to depend so largely upon a leader, because unfortunately in our culture, the charismatic leader usually becomes a leader because he has found a spot in the public limelight… – Ella Baker
My strong point is not rhetoric , it isnt showmanship, it isnt big promises – those things that create the glamour and the excitement that people call charisma and warmth. – Richard Milhous Nixon
No one has it who isnt capable of genuinely liking others, at least at the actual moment of meeting and speaking. Charm is always genuine; it may be superficial but it isnt false. – P. D. James
And in terms of their crown jewel legislative achievement: who knew that when asked, will government impose a new federal mandate requiring middle class Americans to buy health insurance whether they can afford it or not? The answer would be Yes we can! – Artur Davis
