George Packer Quotes

I don't think of myself as a powerful person. But I do use the platforms I have to make a difference in the world. Anyone who has a position where they can make a difference should use it.

I think every player should think that he's a difference maker.

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?

Leaders are responsible not for running public opinion polls but for the consequences of their actions.

The people can never understand why the President does not use his powers to make them behave. Well all the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.

I guess I don't really feel like I have that much power to influence that many people.

Advisers advise, and ministers decide.

I don't like to think about being an influence. It's embarrassing.

A big man has no time really to do anything but just sit and be big.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

I guess I'm flattered that people think I can help get things done.

The value of the majority lies not in the opportunity to wield great power, but in the chance to use power to do great things.

When you lead a normal life, you aren't aware of how you affect people.

Well, Warren Harding, I have got you the presidency. What are you going to do with it?

In government you carry each hope; each disillusion. And in politics it's always about the next challenge.

When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself.

It takes tremendous discipline to control the influence, the power you have over other people's lives.

The decisions you make affect a lot of people. You have investors, employees, and customers who all rely on you. Being a leader is a 24-hour-a-day job.

It surprises me how much children like me, you know? If they look at me as an example, I have a big responsibility.

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

Never doubt that one person can make a difference.

The President has only 190 million bosses. The Vice President has 190 million and one.

If you are in a position to influence someone, you are a leader.

I definitely want to be involved but only while I think I can make a contribution and I make a difference.

Government, in the last analysis, is organized opinion. Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government.