Quote by Colin Powell
In other words, dont expect to always be great. Disappointments, f

In other words, dont expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say we have a problem, lets go and get it. – Colin Powell

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We got rid of a terrible dictator. We gave the Iraqi people an opportunity for a new life under a representative form of government. – Colin Powell

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Dont let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesnt go with it. – Colin Powell

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I dont think we handled the aftermath of the fall of Baghdad as well as we might have. But thats now history. – Colin Powell

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It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few. – Pythagoras

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There may be a great fire in our hearts, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke. – Vincent Van Gogh

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The man who throws a bomb is an artist, because he prefers a great moment to everything. – Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Preachers in pulpits talked about what a great message is in the book. No matter what you do, somebody always imputes meaning into your books. – Dr. Seuss

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