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August 13, 2014 by kmabarrett

It was said of President Wilson that he had faith in humanity but distrusted all men. The true leader distrusts humanity but has faith in a few men.

— André Maurois

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Posted in Faith Family and Friends, Leadership, Quotes | Tagged André Maurois, Faith, Leadership, Presidnt Wilson, Quotes | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on August 13, 2014 at 8:15 am | Reply Tanya Veronica

Thanks for sharing this ! 😊
- on August 13, 2014 at 4:05 pm | Reply kmabarrett
  
  You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
on August 13, 2014 at 3:13 am | Reply omanalabri2013

I think a good president should give his faith and trust in men.
- on August 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm | Reply kmabarrett
  
  Then you are a democrat! Lol…
  
  I think history has shown the only successful democracies have been representative democracies (aka republics) precisely because the educated, the elite and the powerful do NOT trust the vast majority of vox populi (the voice of the people). The crowd is too easily swayed by emotion and the moment and rarely has the background, training or time to examine complex issues to make informed decisions. Having said this, your comment is fairly generalized – are you saying you wish to trust ALL men, or that there are only some men you can trust. If the former, you agree with President Wilson, if the latter, you agree with Maurois…
  - on August 14, 2014 at 6:49 am | Reply omanalabri2013
    
    I am not a democrat !!
    In my country we don’t follow the system of republics and thanks to God we live peacefully.
    - on August 14, 2014 at 5:03 pm | Reply kmabarrett
      
      I did not mean Democrat in a political party sense. I meant in terms of a single person “believing in / voting” for themselves because they believe in the social equality of each individual. I get this impression from your comment that a leader (president) should trust in men. This implies all men, not some few individuals.
      
      I find this interesting, because while it is true your country enjoys a history of peace, it is also a monarchy (ruled by an individual) who makes decisions for the whole of the country. This is generally good while the person is good and / or has good advisors and not good when he isn’t good and / or does not have good advisors.
      - on August 14, 2014 at 10:03 pm | Reply omanalabri2013
        
        I see. I misunderstand you. (sorry)
        I agree totally with your last paragraph.
        have a nice day!
        
        on August 15, 2014 at 9:45 pm | Reply kmabarrett
        
        Salaam Alecom!
        
        And thank you for taking the time to visit and comment. 🙂
        
        on August 15, 2014 at 10:07 pm | Reply omanalabri2013
        
        Walecom Alsalaam!
        you are more than welcome. Have a nice day! (smile)