Political extremism involves two prime ingredients: an excessively simple diagnosis of the — John W. Gardner
The [nonprofit] sector is the natural home of nonmajoritarian impulses, movements and — John W. Gardner
The [nonprofit] sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, — John W. Gardner
The cynic says, “One man can’t do anything”. I say, “Only one man can do anything.” — John W. Gardner
Storybook happiness involves every form of pleasant thumb-twiddling; true happiness involves the — John W. Gardner
Paralysis of leadership is due in part to the unseen grip of the special interests. — John W. Gardner
Creativity requires the freedom to consider ‘unthinkable’ alternatives, to doubt the worth — John W. Gardner