Strategy is not a lengthy action plan. It is the evolution of a central idea through continually changing circumstances.

Yes, ruling by fooling, is a great British art with great Irish fools to practice on.

The worker is the slave of capitalist society, the female worker is the slave of that slave.

Apostles of Freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when alive.

We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times.

The British Government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland, and never can have any right in Ireland.

The great appear great to us.

Yes, friends, governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class.

The Irish people will only be free, when they own everything from the plough to the stars

As a leader, your job is to energize people around the mission and vision you've articulated.

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don't have to manage them.

Some people have better ideas than others; some are smarter or more experienced or more creative. But everyone should be heard and respected.

Take time to get to know people. Understand where they are coming from, what is important to them. Make sure they are with you.

Getting the right people in the right jobs is a lot more important than developing a strategy.

No vision is worth the paper it's printed on unless it is communicated constantly and reinforced with rewards.

Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do. Because then they will act.

Genuine leadership comes from the quality of your vision and your ability to spark others to extraordinary performance.

The secret of success is changing the way you think.

Don't lose youself on the way to the top.