You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
Colin PowellI don't know who all of his advisers are, but I've seen some of the names and some of them are quite far to the right. And sometimes they might be in a position to make judgments or recommendations to the candidate that should get a second thought.
Colin PowellPissing people off doesn't mean you're doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
Colin PowellThe commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
Colin Powell