John Dos Passos Quotes

Few men in high places will admit a mistake.

Leadership is not a popularity contest; it's about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.

The great must submit to the dominion of prudence and of virtue, or none will long submit to the dominion of the great.

The President is the ultimate role model.

The fellow that has power is the one who uses it sparingly ... I had more power when I went into office than when I went out.

In life, you'll often find that having influence and providing sound advice is a good thing, even if it attracts criticism or requires some sacrifice.

The world is yearning for strong leadership and moral clarity; someone who knows the difference between good and bad.

But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.

I have huge respect for Preet Bharara, a great U.S. Attorney by any measure. But even great men can make mistakes.

Power without abuse loses its charm.

In order to be respected, authority has got to be respectable.

All leaders share something in common. They feel they are the only ones who can do the job.

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

Calling oneself a hero after making mistakes shouldn't earn public trust.

May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.

The professionals must set a good example.

I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

I would never think of myself as a role model.

At the state level, we must take a careful look at what went wrong and make sure it never happens again. The buck stops here, and as your governor, I take full responsibility.

Being a role model is a privilege.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.