Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
Colin PowellLet's not forget that Congress bears a lot of responsibility for many of the problems we have now
Colin PowellThe best way to create a winning team is to train them, give them everything they need to get the job done and second, make sure they know what the job is and what the job will be. So you connect strategy to resources.
Colin PowellBut you have to understand, American democracy is not like the system you have. We're not an ocean liner that sails across the ocean from point A to point B at 30 knots. That's not American democracy. American democracy is kind of like a life raft that bobs around the ocean all the time. Your feet are always wet. Winds are always blowing. You're cold. You're wet. You're uncomfortable -- but you never sink.
Colin Powell