If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude. Colin Powell achieveattitudebig Change image and share on social
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. Colin Powell arrivecompromiseconsensus share on social
Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earned it, spend time with your families. Colin Powell breakneckcommandearn Change image and share on social
You can't just have slogans, you can't just have catchy phrases. You have to have an agenda. And I think what the Republican Party has to do, if it's going to incorporate the tea party efforts in it, is to come up with an agenda that the American people can see, touch, and actually believe in, and something they believe in. Colin Powell agendumamericancatchy share on social
Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission. Colin Powell accomplishapproachchase Change image and share on social
The chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny. Colin Powell actionattainchief Change image and share on social
I think the Iranians are clearly determined to have a nuclear program. And we have to assume that with a nuclear program they have the capability and the will to create a nuclear weapon. Colin Powell assumecapabilitycreate Change image and share on social
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Colin Powell failurehardlearn Change image and share on social
The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise. Colin Powell commanderechelonfield Change image and share on social
Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Colin Powell failurehardlearn Change image and share on social