"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been." ― Henry A. Kissinger Topic(s): Leadership More From Henry A. Kissinger "People are generally amazed that I would take an interest in any form that would require me to stop talking for three hours." "Most foreign policies that history has marked highly, in whatever country, have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts." "Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation." More In Leadership "At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve when history was thrust upon him and the United States."― Olympia Snowe "Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance."― J. Donald Walters "We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity."― George Soros