day no. 15,876: admiral

“Behavior that’s admired is the path to power among people everywhere.” 
— Beowulf, Unknown (Seamus Heaney translation)

"Authority flows to those who take responsibility." -- Douglas Wilson

People gladly give their governing to those who have demonstrated the ability to govern themselves. When your behavior is admirable, your leadership is desirable. They're not called Admirals for nothing.