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“Once at a potent leader's voice I stayed; Once I went back when a good monarch prayed; Mortals, howe'er we grieve, howe'er deplore, The flying shadow will return no more.”

Voice Leader Return Shadow Flying Mortals Grieving Back When Monarchs

Author:Maurice Maeterlinck

“If I were to vote, I would intentionally vote for the goofiest candidate. It is my theory that when the people can outwit the leader, the more respected their voices will be.”

People Ifs Voice Leader Theory Vote Candidates

Book:Killosophy

Source: Killosophy

“It is not just that it is profoundly offensive to the leaders and people of a democratic Germany to paint Hitler on the wall (or on the remnants of the Wall). It is also consummately counterproductive. Such sauce does not make the meat of substantive criticism more interesting. It means that the whole dish is pushed away. It does not mean that Britain's voice is listened to more attentively in the councils of Europe. It means that it is listened to even less.”

People Mean Doe Whole Voice Interesting Leader Wall Europe Criticism Democratic Paint Meat Germany Britain Dishes Offensive Council Sauce Remnants Counterproductive Pushed Away

Author:Timothy Garton Ash

“Over and over again, people had to disobey lawful authority to follow the voice of their conscience. This obedience to God and disobedience to the State has, over and over again, happened throughout history. It is time again to cry out against our 'leaders,' to question (since it is not for us to say that they are evil) whether or not they are sane.”

People States Evil Voice Leader Happened Cry Authority Conscience Obedience Sane Disobedience Civil Disobedience Obedience To God

Author:Dorothy Day

“in most important ways, leaders of the future will need the traits and capabilities of leaders throughout history: an eye for change and a steadying hand to provide both vision and reassurance that change can be mastered, a voice that articulates the will of the group and shapes it to constructive ends, and an ability to inspire by force of personality while making others feel empowered to increase and use their own abilities.”

“As Americans we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless, and hold our leaders and institutions accountable. But the circle is only completed when that information is consumed by a free thinking and engaged audience.”

Thinking Giving Values Voice Leader Roles Audience Information Independent Institutions Presses Circles Journalist Engaged Consumed Free Thinking Voiceless

Author:Lester Holt

“We have seen an unprecedented gathering of the leaders of black America coming together to speak with one voice, ... The whole spectrum of black thought was represented on this stage ... . This tells us that a new day is dawning in America.”

Whole Together America Speak Black Voice Leader Stage Gathering Spectrum New Day Unprecedented Coming Together Black America

Author:Louis Farrakhan

“Our politicians have sacrificed their principles on the altar of special interests; our corporate leaders have sacrificed their integrity on the altar of profits; and our media watchdogs have sacrificed the voice of dissent on the altar of audience competition.”

Voice Interest Leader Principles Audience Special Media Politician Integrity Competition Profit Corporate Altars Dissent Special Interests

Book:Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism

Source: Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism

“If the world is to hear the church's voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Sacrificial, because this trait follows the model of Jesus, who gave Himself for the whole world and who calls us to follow in His steps.”

Ifs World Whole Today Spiritual Jesus Voice Church Leader Steps Needed Models Whole World Traits

Book:Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence For Every Believer

Source: Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence For Every Believer

“The pope has been called many things, historic figure, spiritual leader, moral force. But a growing chorus of voices has begun to refer to him as John Paul II the Great, in other words, as a saint.”

Has Beens Spiritual Force Voice Leader Moral Growing Figures Saint Pope Historic Chorus John Paul Spiritual Leader John Paul Ii

Author:Chris Matthews

“I think right now is when we need to hear different voices coming out of all parts of the world. You can't just hear the politicians and the military leaders. You have to hear from the taxi drivers. You have to hear from the painters. You have to hear from the poets. You have to hear from the school teachers and the filmmakers and musicians.”