Bible Quote by Charles Luckman
“If we have no faith in ourselves and in the kind of future we can create together, we are fit only to follow, not to lead. Let us remember that the Bible contains two proverbs we cannot afford to forget. The first is ""Man does not live by bread alone"" and the second is ""Where there is no vision, the people perish.""”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 1975
Self‑confidence and shared vision are essential; lacking them makes us followers, not leaders.
In simple terms: Confidence and vision are needed to lead.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal belief and collective purpose.
Themes
leadership
vision
confidence
collective action
Mood
inspirational
motivational
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- team building workshops
- strategic planning sessions
- personal development seminars
- community outreach programs
- vision‑casting meetings
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
future orientation
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance vision with realistic planning?
- What practices build confidence in groups?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on vision can ignore practical constraints and diverse perspectives.
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