“As good government is an empire of laws, how shall your laws be made? In a large society, inhabiting an extensive country, it is impossible that the whole should assemble to make laws. The first necessary step, then, is to depute power from the many to a few of the most wise and good.”
"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt."
- John Adams
Awareness
"Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who, have a right …and a desire to know"
- John Adams
Awareness
"Always stand on principle…even if you stand alone."
- John Adams
Belief
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
- John Adams
Belief
"I believe awesome things will happen. because it's Monday."
- John Adams
Hope
"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leadership
"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."
- Harvey Mackay
Leadership
"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."
- Angela Ahrendts
Leadership
"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."
- Stanley McChrystal
Leadership
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."
- Jack Welch
Leadership