I would lay down my life for America, but I cannot trifle with my honor.

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"I have not yet begun to fight!"

- John Paul Jones

Courage

"Men mean more than guns in the rating of a ship."

- John Paul Jones

Leadership

"If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery."

- John Paul Jones

Faith

"Men mean more than guns in the rating of a ship"

- John Paul Jones

Belief in Self

"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way."

- John Paul Jones

Bravery

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"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