Colin Powell

It is not the role of the United States to dictate change, but to enter into discussions with our friends.

Colin Powell

It’s a disgrace that we have millions of people who are uninsured.

Colin Powell

Keep looking below surface appearances. Don’t shrink from doing so just because you might not like what you find.

Colin Powell

Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.

Colin Powell

My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don’t share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.

Colin Powell

No battle plan survives contact with the enemy.

Colin Powell

One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.

Colin Powell

One of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.

Colin Powell

Our strategy in going after this army is very simple. First we are going to cut it off, and then we are going to kill it.

Colin Powell

Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.

Colin Powell