29 Quotes by Theodore Hesburgh

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. It’s got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance.

It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.

Anyone who refuses to speak out off campus does not deserve to be listened to on campus.

My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are easy; you don't make them because they are cheap; you don't make them because they're popular; you make them because they're right.

I have a lot to be humble about, ... I'd like to say that it's the happiest day of my life, but it isn't: The happiest day of my life was when I was anointed a Catholic priest.

There's only one way to do it, ... That is to put yourself in the hands of the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Mother. You will see heartbreaks as well as days of great joy. There will be celebration as well as days of mourning in this church. But with the Holy Spirit behind you and the Holy Mother inspiring you, these will be great years.