Quote by Thomas Fuller

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that successful leadership requires wisdom in giving commands. It suggests that when a leader has the knowledge, understanding, and insight to make informed decisions, their followers will happily and willingly comply with their directives. By implying a positive correlation between wise command and cheerful obedience, the quote reminds us that effective leadership is not solely reliant on authority or power but on the ability to inspire and gain the trust of those being led.

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Leadership

By Thomas Fuller

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