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Believe Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

“It's the price of leadership to do the thing you believe has to be done at the time it must be done.” quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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“It's the price of leadership to do the thing you believe has to be done at the time it must be done.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

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Source Speech: Remarks at the Democratic National Convention, 1964

Leadership demands acting on convictions even when it is costly or unpopular.

In simple terms: Leaders must act on belief despite cost.

Key Takeaway

Act on convictions when needed.

Themes

leadership responsibility integrity

Mood

determined serious

Type

motivational political

When to use this quote

  • making tough decisions
  • crisis management
  • policy implementation

Key Concepts

political ethics courage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief are you hesitant to act on?
  • How do you balance cost and principle?
A Different Perspective

May ignore practical constraints or cause backlash.

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