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You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it's his job to watch the tide.
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"You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it's his job to watch the tide."
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You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can cope with the waves, it's his job to watch the tide. — Antony Jay

About Antony Jay

Antony Jay was a Writer from United Kingdom (1930–2016).

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Who said "You can judge a leader by the size of the problem he tackles. Other people can…"?
This quote is attributed to Antony Jay, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Antony Jay lived from 1930 – 2016.
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