Ninian Stephen Quotes

Australia, Judge
June 15, 1923 – October, 29, 2017.

Sir Ninian Martin Stephen KG AK GCMG GCVO KBE QC was an Australian judge who served as the 20th Governor-General of Australia, in office from 1982 to 1989. He was previously a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1972 to 1982.

Three main components of leadership: mastery of the subject-matter, ability convincingly to articulate the particular course of action required and a fervent belief in its correctness.

Ninian Stephen