“The Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.”

“Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily.”

“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.”

“Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe.”

“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked leadership is defined by results not attributes.”

“Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.”

“Every silver lining has a cloud.”

“Leadership is getting someone to do what they don't want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve.”

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”