A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.

A position of authority is neither necessary nor sufficient for the exercise of leadership.

I think we all wish we could erase some dark times in our lives. But all of life's experiences, bad read more

I think we all wish we could erase some dark times in our lives. But all of life's experiences, bad and good, make you who you are. Erasing any of life's experiences would be a great mistake.

Your birth is a mistake you'll spend your whole life trying to correct.

Your birth is a mistake you'll spend your whole life trying to correct.

Authority intoxicates,
And makes mere sots of magistrates;
The fumes of it invade the brain,
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Authority intoxicates,
And makes mere sots of magistrates;
The fumes of it invade the brain,
And make men giddy, proud, and vain.

Authority is quite degrading

Authority is quite degrading

Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.

Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

Every great mistake has a halfway moment, a split second when it can be recalled and perhaps remedied.

Every great mistake has a halfway moment, a split second when it can be recalled and perhaps remedied.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.