Leadership Quotes, page 33

“Never talk down about yourself or underestimate your strength.”

“The best thing I ever did was stop telling people what's going on in my life.”

“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.”

“Whatever you say, say it with conviction.”

“Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.”

“There is no such thing as a self-made person. Success is a collective effort. Pride blinds you to others' contributions.”

“Silence is the best answer to someone who doesn't value your words.”

“Be a good winner.”

“Always acknowledge those who helped you. A simple thank you goes a long way in honoring the aid you received.”

“Positive companions pave the path to success and shape a hopeful outlook on life.”

“There is grace in apologizing. Saying sorry when wrong is a freeing and strong thing to do.”

“Ask for what you want. A simple ask can open doors. Often, the answer is waiting — you just need to ask.”

“Talking without thinking is like shooting without aiming.”

“Done is better than perfect.”

“Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.”

“I think there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart and that is softness of head.”

“Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.”

“Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”

“Nobody is going to watch out for you like you will.”

“If you believe very strongly in something, stand up and fight for it.”

“Silence and a smile are two powerful tools. A smile can solve many problems; silence can help you avoid many problems.”

“My father used to say, "Don't raise your voice; improve your argument."”

“Your children will follow your example, not your advice.”

“People who boast about their IQ are losers.”

“Life is so much simpler when you stop explaining yourself to people and just do what works for you.”

“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

“If you want something done right, do it yourself.”

“For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen. Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible. Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn't have to be like this. Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.”

“The truth must be served like a coat and not thrown in the face like a wet towel.”

“Clothes make the man; naked people have little or no influence in society.”