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My aim was never to seek a force and take power
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"My aim was never to seek a force and take power"

- Hosni Mubarak

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Hosni Mubarak was the former president of Egypt who served from 1981 to 2011. This quote reflects his mindset towards power and his technique to management. He was not interested in taking power for himself, however rather in using his position to serve the individuals of Egypt. He wished to utilize his impact to cause favorable change and to improve the lives of his residents. He was not interested in utilizing his power to oppress or to control, but rather to empower and to lead. He wanted to be a leader who was respected and relied on by the people of Egypt. He wanted to be a leader who was viewed as a symbol of hope and progress. He wanted to be a leader who was seen as a unifying force in a divided country. His aim was to use his power to produce positive change and to make Egypt a better location for all.

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Egypt Flag This quote is written / told by Hosni Mubarak somewhere between May 4, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Statesman from Egypt. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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