Quotes by Colin Powell

“The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve.Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. Animportant attribute in successful people is thei...”

“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.”

“There are no secrets to success: dont waste time looking for them. Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty to those for whom you work, and persistence.”

“The day the soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help them or concluded that you do not care. Either case is ...”

“Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.”

“You don't know what you can get away with until you try.”

“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.”

“Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.”

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

“Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.”

“Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier.”

“The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.”

“I'm not perfect but I'll be the creator of perfection.”

“I was taught to think about mission and people. Mission. What are you trying to accomplish? Don't do anything until you know what the mission is. Drilled into our hearts and into our heads.”

“Hope is not a strategy”

“Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do no...”

“Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.”

“Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.”

“It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.”

“Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission.”