Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

One can say that three pre-eminent qualities are decisive for the politician: passion, a feeling of responsibility, and a sense of proportion.

Public officers are the trustees of the people.

Do you think it’s wise, darling? You know you’ve got to rule this afternoon.

To govern is to chose.

Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.

The last person I have ever criticized is an official. They have a tough job to do. Things are happening so quick.

You have to make some hard decisions when you're speaker.

Being prime minister is not a job to be performed with an eye for the exit.

President Obama has a strong record of doing what is best for America and Florida, and he built it by spending more time worrying about what his decisions would mean for the people than for his political fortunes.

To govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.

I think that the presidency really brings out the best in a lot of people.

Real vision demands that we make tough choices. Real vision is responsible and it is paid for.

Luckily, I'm a governor - so I get to tell you what I've already done not just what I'm going to do.

You make decisions and you're not going to please everybody all the time.

When a man assumes leadership, he forfeits the right to mercy.

I want to tell you ladies and gentlemen, the actions that we took were not always easy. The actions that we took were not always popular. But when you get yourself in public office, you must lead, you must do what's necessary.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

You know, one of the things I think you understand as president is you're held responsible for everything, but you don't always have control of everything, right?

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

All political power is a trust.

But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.

Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

Give your decisions, never your reasons; your decisions may be right, your reasons are sure to be wrong.

I am extremely proud to have the honour and privilege to be the Premier of this great state of Victoria.