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Famous Colin Powell Quotes
“The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.”
“Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.”
“Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.”
“It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.”
“The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.”
“If you get the dirty end of the stick, sharpen it and turn it into a useful tool.”
“Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.”
“The ties that bind us are stronger than the occasional stresses that separate us.”
“Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers.”
“Have a vision. Be demanding.”
“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.”
“None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.”
“You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.”
“The root cause of poverty is social injustice and the bad government that abets it”
“The greatest gifts my parents gave to me...were their unconditional love and a set of values.”
“The media only report stupid or careless answers, not stupid or unfair questions.”
“Leaders honor their core values, but they are flexible in how they execute them.”
“People get work done, not buildings, not staffs in a generic sense, and not plans, but people”
“As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.”
“Once the information is in the 40 to 70 range, go with your gut.”