Political & Civic LeadershipAs published
“Politicians are a higher breed of men. They know that this world is ruthless and that they must live accordingly to cope with it
— Bangambiki Habyarimana
About this quote
- Attributed to
- Bangambiki Habyarimana
- Attribution status
- As published
Photo: Ansgar Koreng · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · source
Reflect
Where in your life does this apply today?
The Sage Challenge
Share this with one person who needs it today.
Join to journal, save & shareCreate a share imageWatch & listen
Ultimix@6 Dj Kent 06 12 13 A Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Kentaholic RSA·Leaders
Featured in one of the Sage books
Madiba Tribute (Photo Montage of the life of Nelson Mandela)
wartowski·Leaders
Featured in one of the Sage books
Nelson Mandela Tribute: Remembering South Africa's first black president
Onlooker UK·Leaders
Featured in one of the Sage books
More from Bangambiki Habyarimana & related wisdom
Leaders✓ Verified source
“Victory belongs to those who can say 'Victory is mine'. Success belongs to those who can begin saying 'I will succeed' and say 'I have succeed' in the end.

— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Published in the Hakimiyet-i Milliye on 12 January 1925.
Leaders✓ Verified source
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.
— John Quincy Adams
In recent years this has often been misquoted as: "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish".