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Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“To put up with. . . distortions and to stick to one's guns come what may - this is the. . . gift of leadership.”

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A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more

“Legislators who are of even average intelligence stand out among their colleagues. . . . A cultured college president has become as much a rarity as a literate newspaper publisher. A financier interested in economics is as exceptional as a labor leader interested in the labor movement. For the most part our leaders are merely following out in front; they [only] marshal us in the way that we are going.”

Source: The Spoor of Spooks: And Other Nonsense

“NOTORIETY, n. The fame of one's competitor for public honors. The kind of renown most accessible and acceptable to mediocrity. A Jacob's-ladder leading to the vaudeville stage, with angels ascending and descending.”

Kind Leadership Kindness Stage Honor Fame Angel Mediocrity Acceptable Competitors Ladders Jacob Descending Notoriety Renown Ascending Vaudeville

Book:The Devil's Dictionary

Source: The Devil's Dictionary

“MAMMON, n. The god of the world's leading religion. The chief temple is in the holy city of New York.”

World Religion Leadership Cities New York Holy Chiefs Temples

Book:The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition

Source: The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

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