James C. Collins Quotes
Those who built the visionary companies wisely understood that it is better to understand who you are than where you are going - for where you are going will almost certainly change
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People say, 'Oh, politics is so polarized today,' and I'm thinking... '1861, that was polarized.'
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In so far as the government lands can be disposed of, I am in favor of cutting up the wild lands into parcels so that every poor man may have a home.
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When I was in high school I was 250 pounds.
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I was obsessed with Hollywood from the time I was a kid. I always knew I wanted to live in Los Angeles.
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You see, I became kind of a drop-out in science after I came back to America.
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In a multicultural, diverse society there are countless ways in which people negotiate the everyday lived experience and reality of diversity.
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I'm really into California art from the '60s. I like a lot of Bay Area artists, like Nathan Oliveira and Bruce Conner.
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We are awaiting aggression by Israel and any supporters of Israel. We will make it a decisive battle and get rid of Israel once and for all… This is the dream of every Arab.
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'Don’t lie,' he said. 'That’s my job.'
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Men may be way behind in creating choices for themselves, but have actually been quiet supporters of the choices women want for themselves.
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If you're right, and nobody really cares what’s out there, I wonder whether we’re even worth saving.
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A woman's love is like the morning dew. It's just as likely to settle on a horse turd as a rose.
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I've come of heart, baby, but now I'm coolI didn't make it surely, playin' by the rulesI've come of heart, baby, but now I'm fineI'm checkin' trouble, sure movin' down the lineI've come of heart, baby, but that's OK'Cause Trouble Man don't get in my way.
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I believe that every employee, from the CEO suite to the factory floor, contributes to a business’ success, so everybody should share in the rewards – especially those putting in long hours for little pay.
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There is no greater sign of innate misery than a love of teasing.
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I would encourage you to set really high goals. Set goals that, when you set them, you think they're impossible. But then every day you can work towards them, and anything is possible, so keep working hard and follow your dreams.
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Exploring Castro's pawns in Cuba and exposing anything negative also makes you a pawn to all his enemies 90 miles away. Both sides don't have much of a track record for nuance of opinion.
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I'm so over the moon that I have the opportunity to represent my country at a third Olympic Games.
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I want to see Haiti do better. We have the sun everywhere: that's a big asset. We have wonderful coasts, beautiful islands, mountains. Other countries that have that are known for it, but Haiti has been so focused inwards, on its problems.
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Adapt and overcome.
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When I was a first year student at Julliard, I wasn't happy, not sure about this acting thing.
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You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.
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One tool that is used most and has the greatest misuse of power is looks, and another tool that is used least and has the least desire for power is wisdom.
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Those who built the visionary companies wisely understood that it is better to understand who you are than where you are going - for where you are going will almost certainly change
