A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?

In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.

Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.