Quotes about Leadership Preference

Julius Caesar

I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.

John IV

If Brazil should decide on separation, let it be under your leadership, since you are bound to respect me, rather than under one of these adventurers.

In one of the most unusual revolutions in world history, Brazil became independent from Portugal via a revolution led by the son of the Portuguese King and heir to the throne, Pedro I. Ironically the King of Portugal, John VI, in this famous quote, encouraged his son to lead the revolution. There were strong separatist sentiment in Brazil and the King thought it would be better to have an independent Brazil lead by a member of his family.

Jerry Brown

I've been in office and I've been out of office. And if I were to choose, I'd rather be in office.

Petr Cech

I know I could be a goalkeeper coach - I feel I am better suited to be a manager.

John Buford

If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.

Rutherford B. Hayes

I am asked if I would not be gratified if my friends would procure me promotion to a brigadier-generalship. My feeling is that I would rather be one of the good colonels than one of the poor generals. The colonel of a regiment has one of the most agreeable positions in the service, and one of the most useful. "A good colonel makes a good regiment," is an axiom.

Christina Aguilera

People don't always want to have females as leaders.

Leadership Preference Quotes