Maxioms Pet

X
  •   16  /  20  

    I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."N. B.: This quote is commonly attributed to Voltaire, but it is not found in his writing. - The Friends of Voltaire.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  6  /  18  

We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.

We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.

  ( comments )
  7  /  21  

God himself has no right to be a tyrant.

God himself has no right to be a tyrant.

  ( comments )
  19  /  28  

Bad monetary and fiscal policy, often designed by the IMF, is the real cause of global problems. The only explanation read more

Bad monetary and fiscal policy, often designed by the IMF, is the real cause of global problems. The only explanation for why government leaders continue to follow these policies is that by blaming markets, they avoid blaming themselves.

  ( comments )
  5  /  12  

A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.

A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.

  ( comments )
  12  /  16  

Intelligence has nothing to do with politics.

Intelligence has nothing to do with politics.

  ( comments )
  6  /  14  

Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes."N.B.: A lesser-known version of this quotation was read more

Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes."N.B.: A lesser-known version of this quotation was supposedly said by Frederick the Great at Prague in 1757: "By push of bayonets, no firing till you see the whites of their eyes. - Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775.

  ( comments )
  5  /  19  

Be England what she will, with all her faults she is my country still.

Be England what she will, with all her faults she is my country still.

  ( comments )
  23  /  19  

The correct strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreign clients is a Japanese strategy: ask questions. When you read more

The correct strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreign clients is a Japanese strategy: ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefully feel for pressure points. If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Suggest a recess or another meeting.

  ( comments )
  22  /  28  

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

Maxioms Web Pet