You do not lead by hitting people over t... by Dwight D. Eisenhower | We Heart Quotes

President World War II Cold War Republican Party general

You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that's assault, not leadership.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Other quotes by Dwight D. Eisenhower

When you are in any contest you should work as if there were - to the very last minute - a chance to lose it.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Army

The sergeant is the Army.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Hope Men Life Will People

Our forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Successful

There is no person in this room whose basic rights are not involved in any successful defiance to the carrying out of court orders.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Confidence

Disarmament, with mutual honor and confidence, is a continuing imperative.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Right People

I despise people who go to the gutter on either the right or the left and hurl rocks at those in the center.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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