The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.

I'm a person who likes to be remembered.

Existence is a risk, but non-existence is also a risk.

True leadership is about listening, learning, and then leading.