Tacitus Quotes

The important thing is the boldness of the President. He will lead opinion and not follow it. He does not want war but will not shrink from it.

Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it ... one must have the courage to dare.

It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.

I'm also pretty resilient and fearless, and when I want something I go for it.

We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.

Presidents with strong nerves are decisive. They don't balk at unpopular decisions. They are willing to make people angry. Bush had strong nerves. Clinton, who passed up a chance to eliminate Osama bin Laden, did not. Obama is a people pleaser, a trait not normally associated with nerves of steel.

Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

People like leaders who look like they are dominant, optimistic, friendly to their friends, and quick on the trigger when it comes to enemies. They like boldness and despise the appearance of timidity and protracted doubt.

Nobody who takes on anything big and tough can afford to be modest.

In civil business; what first? Boldness; what second and third? boldness.

I don’t care how honest a man is. If he is timid, he is no good.

[It] is better to live one single day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep.

I know what to do to go for it and just take the game in my hands.

Be bold - there's enough Neville Chamberlains in the world; be a Winston Churchill, for crying out loud!

It is only through timidity that states are lost.

Power is only vouchsafed to the man who dares to stoop and pick it up. There is only one thing, one thing needful: one has only to dare!

Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.

The only selfish life is a timid one.

Courage and confidence are what decision making is all about.

Greatness is never achieved through indecision.

If you are unsure of a course of action, do not attempt it. Your doubts and hesitations will infect your execution. Timidity is dangerous: Better to enter with boldness. Any mistakes you commit through audacity are easily corrected with more audacity. Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid.

I like guts in my leaders.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence.

People are slow to claim confidence in undertakings of magnitude.

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!