Experts often possess more data than judgment.
COLIN POWELLTrying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
More Colin Powell Quotes
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Get mad, then get over 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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Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.
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Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.
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Give me the right people and I don’t much care what organization you give me. Good things will happen. Give me the wrong people and it doesn’t matter what you do with the organization. Bad things will happen.
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If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.
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Maybe we don’t put our young people in situations often enough where they’re allowed to fail. When you fail you gain experience, and with enough experience, you don’t fail as often.
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The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.
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