Mahatma Gandhi Quotes
Can a general fight on the strength of soldiers, who, he knows, have no faith in him?
Gandhi, Mahatma. The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Ataturk, the great Turkish reformer, was interested in Turkish independence, development, and reform, but was uninterested in the day-to-day administration of government. He knew it had to be done and wanted his friend to be Prime Minister and run the government. Orbay realized that Ataturk would still be the major power in the nation.
There were rumors that General Flynn, the National Security Advistor, who was one of President Donald Trump's first appointments, had reached out to Russian Officals before Trump had taken office. It was technically illegal for private citizens to conduct foreign policy. Trump was adamant that General Flynn out to have made contact with the Russians. Conway, Trumps Campaign Manager, and Conselor after he assumed office, went on National Television to put to rest any rumors that Flynn would be fired. A few hours after her statement, Trump changed his mind and fired General Flynn. This quotation illustrates the difficulty that spokespersons for high level officials have in maintaining their own credibility. Often, people whe are in positions like that are referred to as "spearcatchers".
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
