1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

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    In most cases, those who want power probably shouldn’t have it, those who enjoy it probably do so for the wrong reasons, and those who want most to hold on to it don’t understand that it’s only temporary.

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    If you’re not failing, you’re probably not really moving forward.

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    Behind every great idea is someone saying “It won’t work”

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    Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth.

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    If you aren’t making any mistakes, it’s a sure sign you’re playing it too safe.

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    Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.

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    Anybody who thinks that they are a leader and doesn’t have anyone following them is just out for a walk.

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    A lot of people believe they are successful because they have everything they want. They have added value to themselves. But I believe significance comes when you add value to others and you can’t have true success without significance.

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