“Leaders..should influence others..in such a way that it builds people up, encourages and edifies them so they can duplicate this attitude in others.”

“Well...you know, you can influence all kinds of people, but sometimes it gets in the way -- especially if somebody is accusing you of influencing somebody that you had no interest in influencing in the first place.”

“People need to be encouraged, not stepped on and put in a straitjacket!”

“Personally, I don’t think there's intelligent life on other planets. Why should other planets be any different from this one?”

“At the root of great military leaders is their ability to genuinely care for people.”

“Finally, the president added, 'The American people are idealists, but they also want their leaders to be realistic...”

“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.”