If I preached unity, I must act like a unifier, even at the risk of perhaps alienating some of my own colleagues.

Nelson Mandela
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If I preach unity, I must act like a unifier, even at the risk of perhaps alienating some of my own colleagues. This is a quote by Mahatma Gandhi. He was describing the role of the leader. To be a leader you must work with people who may not agree with you, but must act like a unifier even though you may alienate some who disagree with you.

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