79 Quotes About Saying-no

I've spent years saying no to things. It's important to be selective with both projects and partners.

Saying ‘No’ does not always show a lack of generosity and that saying ‘Yes’ is not always a virtue

but you could also look at it the other way. Like you’re saying no matter how bad things are for you, I can still relate.

Hopeless cases: Executives who assert themselves by saying No when they should say Yes.

I know people are saying they like you. I'm not being insulted or pushed around or anything. People are coming up because they like me. Nevertheless, I can't be everybody's....none of us can. I hate saying no to people.

If we say that anyone who 'moralizes' must be perfect morally then we are in effect saying no one can moralize.

Saying 'no' or even 'stop' is the hallmark of the professional you want on your team.

I thought that by saying no and explaining my reasons my employer would abandon his social suggestions. However, to my regret, in the following few weeks, he continued to ask me out on several occasions

Stop saying no offense,” I said, “when you say offensive things. It’s not a free pass.