"All politics are local, whether in Kabul or in Canada."
Chris Alexander
Politician
Chris Alexander is a thought leader known for his exploration of freedom and control, particularly in the context of personal autonomy and societal norms.
- Born
- January 1, 1970
- Quotes
- 30
- Rank
- #6015
Quote collection
Chris Alexander quotes (page 2 of 2)
30 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Absence of failure does not constitute success."
"We need to EARN the right to be leaders. It is to our peril when we are given things for which we are not qualified. For Believers, we must only engage in activities for which the Lord has called us."
"We Canadians need to go beyond what any previous government has done in terms of our diplomatic network, our support for companies to export, trade and invest beyond North America, and our contribution to the safety of the international system, through defence, development, international organizations, and so forth."
"Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon."
"As Believers, we shine brightest in a sad and dark world; like a diamond that illuminates best when placed on black velvet."
"I'm totally in favour of meeting our Paris commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But I don't think we should do that by making ourselves uncompetitive."
"The Andrew Principle is when the incompetence of an organization exceeds the incompetence of certain individuals within that organization, thereby allowing their promotion within said organization."
"Great leaders do not see people for who they are, but who than can become. Further, the great leader compels those that follow them to become that man or woman of the future, likely exceeding the expectations of both."
"People follow those who act like leaders, not those who proclaim themselves to be leaders."