Pete Bavis

“Dictators require the assistance of the people they rule, without which they cannot secure and maintain the sources of political power. These”
― Gene Sharp, From Dictatorship to Democracy

“We would teach that great leaders are (1) people of integrity and decency; (2) confident enough to be humble; (3) both kind and tough; (4) transparent; and (5) aware that we all seek meaning in work. We would also teach them that (6) what they say is important, but what they do is far more important, because their people are always watching them. In short, we would demand and develop ethical leaders.”
― James Comey, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership

“an authentic personal style cannot be achieved without a solid technique at its base.”
― Philip Glass, Words Without Music: A Memoir

“The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel.”
― William Gibson, Neuromancer