222 Best Leadership Quotes

Appearances matter — and remember to smile. – Nelson Mandela

One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others. – Nelson Mandela

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

I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me. – Abraham Lincoln

The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. – Abraham Lincoln

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. – Steve Jobs

Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves. – Steve Jobs

I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

It is to be hoped that the normal balance of executive and legislative authority may be wholly adequate to meet the unprecedented task before us. But it may be that an unprecedented demand and need for undelayed action may call for temporary departure from that normal balance of public procedure. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Somebody has to save our skins. – Princess Leia

Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse, isn't it? If you're comfortable while you're doing it, you're probably doing it wrong. – Ted Lasso

I appreciate you. I just wanted to let you know. I appreciate you. – Ted Lasso

For me, success is not about the wins and losses. It's about helping these young fellas be the best versions of themselves on and off the field. – Ted Lasso

A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. – Aragorn

Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me. – Michael Scott

Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! – The Cowardly Lion

He's a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately. – Tom Hagen

What is it in men that makes them sacrifice the people they love for the people they don't even know? – Lucilla

A great man doesn't seek to lead. He is called to it. – Lady Jessica

I'm not going to play the spy for you. I'm going to be a Duke. – Paul Atreides

I'm not a bully, I'm a motivator! – Major Payne

Don't let them promote you. Don't let them transfer you. Don't let them do anything that takes you off the bridge of that ship, because while you're there... you can make a difference. – Captain Kirk

On your feet, soldier. – Sarah Connor

We are supposed to be a unit! – Sgt. Lincoln Osiris

Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. – President Whitmore

We've got to get everybody together, we've got to find some kind of a... a common ground. – President Whitmore

We've allowed ourselves to become a planet of watchers, not doers. – President Whitmore

We won't be using any nuclear weapons. The fallout would be devastating. – President Whitmore

Attitude reflects leadership, captain. – Julius Campbell

I'm a winner. I'm going to win. – Coach Boone

This is a team! We are a team! – Coach Yoast

I'm not runnin' any more of your plays. – Julius Campbell

You're not a winner. You're a loser. – Coach Boone

I am William Wallace! And I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny.

Men don't follow titles, they follow courage. – William Wallace

You have bled with Wallace! Now bleed with me! – Robert the Bruce

I'm the alpha. I'm the one who decides who lives and who dies. – Klaus Mikaelson

Is it better to be feared or respected? And I say, is it too much to ask for both? – Tony Stark

You get hurt, hurt 'em back. You get killed, walk it off. – Steve Rogers

Hulk... smash. – Steve Rogers

You're not going to die. Not on my watch. – Steve Harrington

I understand what you're saying, and your comments are valuable, but I'm gonna ignore your advice. – Mr. Fox

Let's just say this plan is... not totally unlike my own. – Mr. Fox

Who's that? He's the one who's going to save us all. – Mr. Fox

That's why they call me the boss. – Cynthia

I’m not asking for your forgiveness. I’m asking for your understanding. – John Dutton

A chief protects his own. – Stoick the Vast

You're gonna do what's right, you're gonna do what's decent, and you're gonna do what I say. – Coach Carter

You don't have to like me, but you will respect me. – Coach Carter