A Quote by P. J. O'Rourke

Only a few good leaders have paused to reflect seriously on being leaders.

P. J. O'Rourke

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P. J. O'Rourke
American - Comedian
Born: November 14, 1947

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But it's more an up-versus-down issue because the research has shown that opinion leaders, whether they're elected officials, journalists, business leaders - it's academics, religious leaders - they have dramatically different views on immigration. A

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