Quotes About Leadership

Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler,

By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

A large population is a kingís splendor, but a lack of subjects is a princeís ruin.

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Righteous lips are a kingís delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

When a kingís face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

A kingís rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.

Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Remove the wicked from the kingís presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.