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    Where are they now that we, the men whom they sent off to war, have returned? These are commanders who have deserted their troops, and there is no more serious crime in the law of war. The Army says they never leave their wounded. The Marines say they never leave even their dead. These men have left all the casualties and retreated behind a pious shield of public rectitude. They have left the real stuff of their reputation bleaching behind them in the sun in this country.

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No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit read more

No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.

by Andrew Carnegie Found in: Leaders Quotes,
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The courage and bravery of our young men and women fighting overseas continues to inspire all of us, and indeed read more

The courage and bravery of our young men and women fighting overseas continues to inspire all of us, and indeed inspire the free world and those yearning for freedom.

by Senator John Kerry Found in: Troops Quotes,
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Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.

Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.

by Democritus Found in: Leaders Quotes,
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You do not lead by hitting people over the head-- that's assault, not leadership.

You do not lead by hitting people over the head-- that's assault, not leadership.

by Dwight D. Eisenhower Found in: Leaders Quotes,
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The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the read more

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.

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Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.

Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.

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To the humblest among them, who may be listening to me now, I want to say that the masterpiece to read more

To the humblest among them, who may be listening to me now, I want to say that the masterpiece to which you are paying historic homage this evening is a painting which he has saved.

by Andre Malraux Found in: Commanders Quotes,
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Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay raise they deserve is the read more

Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay raise they deserve is the very least we can do to show how much we value everything they do for us.

by Senator John Kerry Found in: Troops Quotes,
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The crowd gives the leader new strength.

The crowd gives the leader new strength.

by Evenius Found in: Leaders Quotes,
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