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The nation will find it very hard to look up to the leaders who are keeping their ears to the ground.

— Winston Churchill, Former UK Prime Minister

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character give him power.

— Abraham Lincoln, Former US President

A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.

— Nelson Mandela, Former South African President

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character give him power.

— Abraham Lincoln, Former US President

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert’s advice.

— James Callaghan, Former UK Prime Mnister

Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understand the problems of running a country.

— Margaret Thatcher, Former UK Prime Minister

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

— Confucius, Chinese Philosopher

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.

— Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic missionary

Prophet Mohammed would have no objection to The Satanic Verses.

— Salman Rushdie, Author

Never interrupt your enemy when he’s making a mistake.

— Napoleon Bonaparte, Military Leader
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