427 Quotes by Colin Powell

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hardwork.

Always focus on the front windshield and not the rear view mirror.

A dream doesn't become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it is the slogan of the complacent, the arrogant or the scared. It's an excuse for inaction, a call to non-arms.

Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in (consequence) is enough to bury those who did not return.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.

Reluctance to use military force is an American military tradition. Since war is ultimately a political act, not a military act, gives political tools the opportunity to work first.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning form failure.