Leadership & Management: Servant Leadership Quotes

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"My place in history will depend on what I can do for the people and not on what the people can do for me"

William Jennings Bryan, Lawyer

William Jennings Bryan

"I want to say to all of you that, when I take my oath of office, I will do my absolute best to use all of my abilities for all of the people of Ireland"

Michael D. Higgins, Politician

"I remain your servant and I will do as you ask of me"

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Leader

Mangosuthu Buthelezi

"As long as I feel I am doing what I think is right and just for my country, for the Greek people, that is enough for me"

Georgios A. Papandreou, Politician

"The problems with First Ladies is that you have to set the standard. My role is to be both star and slave"

Imelda Marcos, Celebrity

"The Archivist of the United States essentially works for the American people across partisan lines and not, regardless of which Administration nominates the person, for a particular President or political party"

Allen Weinstein, Public Servant

"That is what I always tell service clubs: If you hear of somebody who is very young and talented, pick them up and give them that little assistance to make sure that they get to the professional stage"

Maureen Forrester, Musician

Maureen Forrester

"Ensuring that high quality water is provided to all Arizona's citizens is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels, and I am happy to do all I can to assist the city's efforts"

J. D. Hayworth, Politician

"It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed"

Harvey S. Firestone, Businessman

"I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign"

James K. Polk, President

James K. Polk

"It's just that, when the orchestra look at me, I want them to see a completely involved person who reflects what we rehearsed, and whose function is to make it possible for them to do it"

James Levine, Musician

James Levine

"Second, if you're the boss, just because they don't ask doesn't mean your employees don't have needs"

James Levine, Musician

James Levine

"Our purpose is to be up here to resolve these issues. Our purpose is to be up here and represent the people"

Allen West, Politician

"The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them"

Benjamin Jowett, Theologian

Benjamin Jowett

"We need leaders who will stand up for the little guy and listen once again"

Sarah Palin, Politician

Sarah Palin

"Politics isn't just a game of clashing parties and competing interests. The right reason is to challenge the status quo, to serve the common good, and to leave this nation better than we found it"

Sarah Palin, Politician

Sarah Palin

"Here's a little newsflash for those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion. I'm going to Washington to serve this great country"

Sarah Palin, Politician

Sarah Palin

"Americans expect us to go to Washington for the right reason, and not just to mingle with the right people"

Sarah Palin, Politician

Sarah Palin

"As leaders, we have a responsibility to listen to the voices of the people, address their concerns and work together to build a better future for all"

Abdullah Gul, President

Abdullah Gul

"I want to be a mayor who helped, really helped"

Harold Washington, Politician

"They need to be re-supplied with energy, and that energy comes from asking, not what your country can do for you, but from what you can do for your country"

John Ratzenberger, Actor

"This gets back to the fundamental lesson of political survival that Bill Clinton taught me, which is, if you make it about the American people's lives instead of your life, you're going to be okay"

Paul Begala, Journalist

"People say it's not ambitious, but it is actually quite ambitious, wanting to help people"

Prince William, Royalty

Prince William

"The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best"

Rutherford B. Hayes, President

"Those who believe in the importance of serving others should lead the way by fighting against the temptation we all have, and maybe especially as we age, to close in upon ourselves"

Marvin Olasky, Educator

"If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates', then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny"

Dee Hock, Businessman

"Jesus was a community organizer, Pontius Pilate was a governor. And perhaps they should understand the role of a community organizer is to help people in distress"

Donna Brazile, Politician

Donna Brazile

"Even though they are paid differently, everyone has to feel appreciated"

Roger Staubach, Athlete

"This is the great reward of service, to live, far out and on, in the life of others; this is the mystery of Christ - to give life's best for such high sake that it shall be found again unto life eternal"

Joshua Chamberlain, Soldier

"We're helping those children who cannot help themselves and giving a push to those who can. We've done it by working together for a common purpose. I see no reason to stop now"

Jane D. Hull, Politician

Jane D. Hull

"When completed, the budget must provide the services we have promised to our constituents"

Jane D. Hull, Politician

Jane D. Hull

"I feel it's a responsibility for anyone who breaks through a certain ceiling... to send the elevator back down and give others a helpful lift"

Kevin Spacey, Actor

"It's not my job to dream your dreams. It's my job to make your dreams become a reality"

Blanche Lincoln, Politician

Blanche Lincoln

"My motivation for running for Senate was not for the stature of being a senator, but because I wanted to make a difference on issues I feel passionate about"

Herman Cain, Businessman

"It is very rewarding to serve the country by helping President Bush work to reduce the drug problem"

John Walters, Musician

"A king who rules with justice and compassion will be loved by his people and feared by his enemies"

Philip IV, Royalty

Philip IV

"A true king is one who puts the needs of his people before his own interests"

Philip IV, Royalty

Philip IV

"To rule is to serve"

Philip IV, Royalty

Philip IV

"There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher"

Henry Van Dyke, Poet

"I don't have to run the Peace Corps. I could live without seeing my picture in the newspapers and without being interviewed"

Sargent Shriver, Politician

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