Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them.

Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.

In order to succeed we need leaders of inspired idealism, leaders to whom are granted great visions, who dream greatly and strive to make their dreams come true; who can kindle the people with the fire from their own burning souls. The leader for the time being, whoever he may be, is but an instrument, to be used until broken and then to be cast aside; and if he is worth his salt he will care no more when he is broken than a soldier cares when he is sent where his life is forfeit in order that the victory may be won.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

War will make some leaders great, but makes their people suffer.

Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision.