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You have to create circumstances where your first-tier leader knows what you are trying to accomplish, because he is the one who's going to get it done.
Colin Powell
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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
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Former United States Secretary Of State
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New York City
New York
Colin Luther Powell
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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I would not presume from this distance, nor would America presume to say who should be the leader of the Iraqi nation.
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Don't just show kindness in passing or to be courteous. Show it in depth, show it with passion, and expect nothing in return. Kindness is not just about being nice it's about recognizing another human being who deserves care and respect.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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Don't bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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I don't know that there is much the United States can do except work with the international community.
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