Jobs Quote by Lester B. Pearson

One wants in a Prime Minister a good many things, but not very great things. He should be clever but need not be a…

— Anthony Trollope

At home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister. Over and above communication and…

— Harold Wilson

The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history.

— Harold Wilson

The ministers of kings should learn to moderate their ambition. The higher they elevate themselves above their proper sphere, the greater the danger that…

— Louis XIV

My view is, the most important thing as prime minister is trying to make the right judgments. In order to make good judgments, you…

— David Cameron

If ministers forget their ruler and establish relationships with foreign powers in order to advance the interests of their confederates, there will be scant…

— Han Fei

To be prime minister, you need to fight many entities, you need to be very determined. It's not going to fall in your lap.

— Ayelet Shaked

Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.

— Hosea Ballou

I have known several persons of great fame for wisdom in public affairs and councils governed by foolish servants. I have known great ministers,…

— Horace Walpole

My student days in PSG saw three Prime Ministers, two wars, taught us courage, resilience, leadership and optimism.

— Shiv Nadar

When people are unsettled, loyal ministers arise.

— Laozi

When an enlightened ruler controls his ministers, he makes it so that ministers cannot get credit for achievements gained by overstepping the bounds of…

— Han Fei