Top 66 Quotes by Malcolm Gladwell

About Malcolm Gladwell

These are some quotes by Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell Author, who was born on September 3, 1963.

For some small number of people, a parental loss appears to be, ultimately, a desirable difficulty - again, not a large number.

For some small number of people, a parental loss appears to be, ultimately, a desirable difficulty - again, not a large number.

Malcolm Gladwell

I don't think I will ever write about politics or foreign policy. I feel like there is so much good writing in those areas that I have little to add. I also like to steer clear of writing about people whom I do not personally like.

Malcolm Gladwell

That term, 'David and Goliath,' has entered our language as a metaphor for improbable victories by some weak party over someone far stronger.

That term, 'David and Goliath,' has entered our language as a metaphor for improbable victories by some weak party over someone far stronger.

Malcolm Gladwell

If you're skinny and you can't play hockey in Canada, you aren't left with a lot of options. I was left with running.

If you're skinny and you can't play hockey in Canada, you aren't left with a lot of options. I was left with running.

Malcolm Gladwell

You think it matters to the kids whether they're learning to play on a Steinway or a normal piano?

You think it matters to the kids whether they're learning to play on a Steinway or a normal piano?

Malcolm Gladwell

In the government's eyes, the Branch Davidians were a threat.

In the government's eyes, the Branch Davidians were a threat.

Malcolm Gladwell

You walk into the class in second grade. You can't read. What are you going to do if you're going to make it? You identify the smart kid. You make friends with him. You sit next to him. You grow a team around you. You delegate your work to others. You learn how to talk your way out of a tight spot.

Malcolm Gladwell

The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world.

The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world.

Malcolm Gladwell

I am far more distress-avoidant than I am joy-seeking.

I am far more distress-avoidant than I am joy-seeking.

Malcolm Gladwell

The older I get, the more I understand that the only way to say valuable things is to lose your fear of being correct.

The older I get, the more I understand that the only way to say valuable things is to lose your fear of being correct.

Malcolm Gladwell

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