The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is be patient. And the third most important secret is patience.

Without initiative, leaders are simply workers in leadership positions.

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.

If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.

Go as far as you can see when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.

Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.

Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.