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“Great leaders gain authority by giving it away.”

Quote by James Stockdale

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James Stockdale

James Stockdale was an American naval aviator born on December 23, 1923, and died on July 5, 2005. He is known for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War and his seven and a half years of captivity in a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. Stockdale's unwavering spirit and desire for freedom made him famous. more

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