The most powerful leader is authentic.

I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it.

We always like those who admire us; we do not always like those whom we admire.

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace, and this single reflection, well applied, is sufficient to awaken every man to duty.

Do you know that one of the great problems of our age is that we are governed by people who care more about feelings than they do about thoughts and ideas.