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
I think whether you're having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude. Colin Powell attitudedisplayleader 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
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
There are lots of countries that are having these kinds of internal civil wars in other parts of the world and nobody is talking about intervening. Colin Powell civilcountryinternal Change image and share on social
Foe means enemy. Now, will we have differences of opinion with the Russians? Yes. Will they get mad at us from time to time, and we get mad at them? That's part of the normal diplomatic relations. Colin Powell differencediplomaticenemy Change image and share on social
Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard. Colin Powell afraidbackyardchallenge 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
My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise. Colin Powell compromisedigitalexperience share on social
