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People think of politicians having true power, but that’s less and less true. After all, they are often constrained or being edged into a corner by a whole series of contingencies.

Empathy and kindness are the greatest strengths a leader can possess.

I think Clinton, after getting into office and into Washington, was shocked at being bludgeoned. So he spent time trying to be all things to all people – one way guaranteed not to be successful or respected in a lion’s den. You can’t just play around with all those big cats – you’ve got to take somebody on.

I came here to tell you the truth, the good, the bad and the ugly.

A statesman who keeps his ear permanently glued to the ground will have neither elegance of posture nor flexibility of movement.

Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

Power is like being a lady… if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.

He who is not a good servant will not be a good master.

People think that at the top there isn’t much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top.