The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
COLIN POWELLOne of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Experts often possess more data than judgment.
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We are not going to dwell on those things that divide us. We are going to rejoice in those things that keep us together to make this a better country – to reach down and back to touch every young person in need!
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Get mad, then get over it.
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Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes.
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Don’t just count your days, make your days count.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Always be looking for that which you do well and that which you love doing, and when you find those two things together — man, you got it.
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Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.
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But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you’ve got to compromise. You’ve got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.
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Preferring members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake. This the Constitution forbids.
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