Genuine Leader

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”
--Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Opinion

“My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended against any consensus, any majority, anywhere, any place, any time. And anyone who disagrees with this can pick a number, get in line, and kiss my ass.”
--Christopher Hitchens

Genuine Leader

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.”
--Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stifled Debate

“Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.”
-- Michael Crichton