Quotes About Leadership

I give you a life with the wisdom and strength to carry the burden of leadership. It will weigh heavy, but remember that every problem is nothing more than a challenge to be overcome.

Bramblestar nodded toward Bumblestripe. "I sent a loyal warrior to see where you went," the ThunderClan leader growled.

How can the Clans survive when there are cowards and liars at the very heart of them?

And I'm glad to hear you say that. Bluestar was right about you all along. Many cats thought you were too young and inexperienced when she made you her deputy, but you're showing your quality now. The forest needs cats like you.

Sandstorm pressed her flank to Firestar's. "Bluestar was right. Fire did save the Clan." "And now there are four Clans again," Graystripe added. "Just as there should be.

Tawnypelt drew in a long breath. "If that's true . . . what about Sol?" "Sol has decided to leave ShadowClan," Littlecloud replied. "Decided?" Lionblaze whispered into Hollyleaf's ear. "Look out for flying hedgehogs.

Rippleclaw dipped his head. "Should I carry Hailstar back to camp?" Crookedjaw shook his head. "I will." Brambleberry raised one paw to stop him. "You can't. You're hurt." "It's only a few nips." Crookedjaw was too numb to feel anything. He crouched down while Rippleclaw and Owlfur dragged the RiverClan leader onto his back, then forced his legs to straighten to begin Hailstar's final journey home. Crookedjaw

We shall miss Leopardstar. I remember her from all the way back when I was an apprentice in ThunderClan. I always respected her, and, though her loyalty to RiverClan never wavered, she was a leader who understood the importance of keeping every Clan strong. She had the heart, courage, and strength of the mighty cat she was named for.

For the next quarter moon," Bramblestar began, "no cat is to talk to Spotfur.

Spotfur lifted her head sharply and stared at the ThunderClan leader. Bristlefrost felt cold. Was this a normal way to punish Clanmates? She glanced at Graystripe. He'd know, surely. But the old warrior looked as surprised as she felt. Bramblestar's gaze moved to Lionblaze. "You are banished from the camp for a quarter moon.

With this life I give you love. You have known so much, but still have much to give. Leadership without love will never be enough to draw your Clan from the shadows. Let your heart lead when your head does not know the way.

We're not weak," Tigerstar snapped. "I'm not letting Rowankit suffer for the sake of ShadowClan pride.

StarClan wanted him as much as Bluestar did. Poor Firestar, he scarcely seems able to close his eyes without some farsighted dream filling his mind. But he has handled this burden well, lived up to all of StarClan's expectations. Maybe it took more than a Clanborn cat to discover Tigerstar's treachery, or to bring WindClan home after they were driven out by ShadowClan

Lucky's gut churned with dread. I couldn't have told them anything about Lick, about her secret meeting with Grunt. Alpha would have thrown her out—or killed her. I just hope I made the right decision.

Willowpelt agrees with young Graystripe," Bluestar declared. "A thaw is on the way." Graystripe lifted his chin and flashed a defiant look at Fireheart, but Fireheart didn't care. Bluestar was going to call off the raid! Now Graystripe wouldn't have to choose between his Clan and Silverstream, and Fireheart wouldn't have to join a raiding party against a Clan he knew was already suffering.

This is your destiny, whether you want it or not. You have no choice but to follow it. Every Clan's destiny depends on you, though they don't know it yet. But they will. And there will come a time when they will listen to you and you alone. I can tell you this, but it's up to you to earn their respect.

Clear Sky was padding toward his cats. "Why are you even listening to a cat who only left the mountains because he was following his littermate? He was born to follow. I was born to lead!

Stop!" Fireheart yowled. "You can't harm Bluestar—she's your mother!

Bramblestar whipped his head around to face her, a hostile light in his eyes. "You would make excuses for them," he snapped. "You always had a soft spot for weak cats.

With a shock like a plunge into icy water, Leafstar realized that she no longer trusted her deputy.

She wondered how many lives he had left. Perhaps that's what gave him confidence. Why did only leaders get to have nine lives? Wouldn't it be more useful if StarClan granted every cat nine lives?

Why did only leaders get to have nine lives? Wouldn't it be more useful if StarClan granted every cat nine lives?

I understand now, Fluttering Bird! I must draw the cats close—together once more—so that we can grow strong and spread like the Blazing Star.

I feel sorry for ThunderClan, stuck with you as leader, when every cat knows the bad blood you've inherited.