Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

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The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. - Alexis de Tocqueville

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A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. — Douglas MacArthur

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To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute. -James Buchanan

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Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.

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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already 3-parts dead. ― Bertrand Russell

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Try to be happy in this present moment, and put not off being so to a time to come--as though that time should be of another make from this which has already come and is ours. ― Thomas Fuller

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Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come. — Dwayne Johnson

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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. - William Shakespeare

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Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

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