“The three most charismatic leaders in this century inflicted more suffering on the human race than almost any trio in history: Hitler, Stalin, and Mao. What matters is not the leader's charisma. What matters is the leader's mission.”
“If citizens followed their leaders' example throughout history, the human race would have died out centuries ago.”
“Great charismatic leaders don't just say what voters want to hear; they say what voters want to say.”
“What first separates a leader from a normal human being? A leader knows who they are as a human being.”
“He sounds like a regular Hitler to me", Amy mutters. I wonder what she means by that. Eldest has always taught me that Hitler was a wise, cultured leader for his people. Maybe that's what she means: Eldest is a strong leader, like Hitler was. ~ Elder”
“No plan survives first contact with the enemy. What matters is how quickly the leader is able to adapt.”