Arleigh Burke Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.”
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“Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure.”
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“The difference between a good and great officer is about ten seconds.”
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“This ship is built to fight. You had better know how.”
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“The object of leadership may be stated as having a system whereby a leader recognizes what is good for the good of the government, for the good of the nation, for the good of humanity, and recognizes the qualities he has and what he can do within his own limitations. He cannot do, and should not attempt to do, the impossible, but he should not fail to attempt something that might be extremely difficult and may be possible.”
-- Arleigh Burke
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