427 Quotes by Colin Powell

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.

We're talking about the most deadly things one can imagine

You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours.

Terrorism really flourishes in areas of poverty, despair and hopelessness, where people see no future

In other words, don't expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say 'we have a problem, let's go and get it'.

there is no indication whatsoever that Iraq has made the strategic decision to come clean and comply with its international obligation to disarm.

As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.

The bottom line in all of it is that, in life, it's all about people.

Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it.