Gore Vidal Quotes

I don't need a successor, only willing hands to accept the torch for a new generation.

I will continue to help run my father's company.

The name of a successor is like the tolling of my own death-bell!

I think that there is never an indispensable leader, you know? I think that there is a time with dignity that one needs to leave.

I always thought, 'Will I go into the business, or will I not go into the business?' But when my father got arrested, I really didn't have a choice. I was the oldest son, and it was something that had to be done.

Vice presidents are supposed to be eternally loyal, which is why it is so difficult for some to figure out how to succeed their bosses.

It is the high privilege and sacred duty of those now living to educate their successors and fit them, by intelligence and virtue, for the inheritance which awaits them.

I am tired, I would like to rest, it’s time for the country to be ruled by younger leaders.

Whoever of my fortunate sons shall chance to rule my empire?

I hope that soon after the next election, amongst them they will have decided, settled, and the leader will be ready to take over from me.

I think we're ready for succession. We just must try to do it right.

It takes time, but I have a promising team of younger Ministers, and I am quite sure from amongst them, one leader will emerge.

I know I should not be a hindrance to SoftBank's future growth and that I need to pass on the baton to the younger generation.

I don't believe in the coach-in-waiting thing. I don't think that works.

I am reproached for allegedly preparing my children, my eldest son, as a successor. I swear to you I have never discussed this idea, even with my family or with my sons.

What I'm interested in doing after I get out of the presidency is to make sure that I'm working with that next generation so that they understand you can't just rely on inspiration.

Success is not success without a successor.

The question Tony Blair should be reflecting on this weekend is having achieved this, having secured his place in the history of the Labour Party and the history of Britain, whether now might be a better time to let a new leader in who could then achieve the unity we need if we are going to go forward.

The highest manifestation of true leadership is to identify one’s replacement and to begin mentoring him or her.

There is no success without a successor.

The worst mistake a leader can make is to mentor no one, choose no successor and leave no legacy.

I took over from Sir Alex, and it was always going to take time, whoever was in charge.

I have heard of worse fates than succeeding the longest-serving manager in England.

You'd like to transition with continuity, have people in your own organization rise up and continue forward, whether in coaching or personnel or players.