TOP QUOTES FROM W. CHURCHILL

Some of the best quotes from Winston Churchill: 

For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it.

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.

Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong.

If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.

I am easily satisfied with the very best.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

It is a good thing for an educated man to read books of quotations

I never worry about action, but only about inaction.

Any man who is under 30,and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains.

Kites rise highest against the wind--not with it.

I'm always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.

The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter.

Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

The price of greatness is responsibility .

Great and good are seldom the same man.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it .

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others.

Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.

Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

Never, never, never give up.

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

A communist is like a crocodile: when it opens its mouth you cannot tell whether it is trying to smile or preparing to eat you up.

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes.

QUARRELS AT THE OFFICE

Recently I had a discussion with a colleague about the performance of the branches under his supervision. As a result, he was so angry and upset that instead on focusing on the solution and/or explanation for such performance, he reacted taking the situation as a personal matter.  Furthermore, he started badmouthing and complaining with his peers about the situation instead of focusing on the solution.

To address such an inconvenient event, I looked for some quotes that can help me overcome and forget the whole situation and specially to be prepared for a similar situation in the near future. 

I think that the following quotes will be very useful for everybody in this aggressive business world.  I hope you enjoy them and learn from this experience.

The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. Oscar Wilde

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Victor Hugo

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.  Albert Einstein

When our hatred is too bitter it places us below those whom we hate. François de la Rochefoucauld

Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots. Unknown

False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. Socrates

No persons are more frequently wrong, than those who will not admit they are wrong. François de la Rochefoucauld

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor. Albert Einstein

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world. Harold Kushner

Before you judge me, please make sure you are perfect. Unknown

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

Dalai Lama

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.  Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach

When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive. Alan Paton

Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred. Swami Sivananda

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him. Proverbs 26:4

I don't want any "yes-men" around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs him or her his or her jobs. Samuel Goldwyn

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3

A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two. Seneca

Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart. Seneca

It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously. Oscar Wilde

I rather bother anyone with the truth than to please with flatteries. Seneca

Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often. Mark Twain

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves. Oscar Wilde

Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts. Jean Vanier

It is not the same "to know the truth" and "to love the truth". Confucius

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

Stan Smith

One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears - by listening to them.  Dean Rusk

Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong. J.J. Rousseau

Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. Plato

A smart man only believes half of what he hears; a wise man knows which half. Unknown

What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? J.J. Rousseau

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Mother Theresa

If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. Mother Theresa

The GREATEST and FASTEST pain reliever.... FORGIVENESS!!  Kimberly Jones

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass. George Herbert

Forgive and forget. Sour grapes make for a lousy wine.  Unknown

Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat. Harry Emerson Fosdick

Conclusion:  I must forgive him and don´t take anything personally as suggested by Don Miguel Ruiz in the “Four Agreements”.  I must listen and be slow to speak without raising the volume of my voice to make an argument.

I will only focus on what it is best for the company and always addressing the issues with strong numbers and facts:  Use soft words and hard arguments. English Proverb

In any case, sometimes is better to remain silent instead of engaging on an endless fight that does not benefit either the company or the individuals. 

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.  Unknown.

When an argument flares up, the wise man quenches it with silence. Unknown

Choose your words carefully. They may come back to destroy you. Unknown

When you say something, make sure that your words are not worse than your silence. Unknown

Quarrels end, but words once spoken never die. African Proverb

Do not speak unless you can improve silence.

Jorge Luis Borges.

Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret. Dr. Laurence J. Peter

A final Word: Just ask God to direct your steps in every situation. God bless you and…..

Relate to others with warmth, human affection, honesty and compassion. Dalai Lama

Edgardo Mendoza V.

WEALTH AND HEALTH....

Wealth and riches are fine, a burden for those who must maintain them. With wealth comes great responsibility and accountability to God.  Unknown

Happiness, wealth, and success are by-products of goal setting; they cannot be the goal themselves. Denis Waitley

The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.
Ecclesiastes 5:10

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it. Proverbs 15:16

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free; if our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed. Unknown

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1

Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame. Schopenhauer

Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. 
Benjamin Franklin

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health, and is as friendly to the mind as to the body. Joseph Addison.

He who loses wealth loses much; he who loses a friend loses more; but he that loses his courage loses all. Miguel De Cervantes

Wealth gained quickly will dwindle away, but the one who gathers it little by little will become rich.  Proverbs 13:11

The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. Proverbs 29:3

All wealth is the product of labor. John Locke

I have concluded that wealth is a state of mind, and that anyone can acquire a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich thoughts. Andrew Young

Take care of yourself. Good health is everyone's major source of wealth. Without it, happiness is almost impossible. Diane Khoo

Our own well-being is always the result of healthy decisions for ourselves coupled with disengagement from the choices of others.  Karen Casey

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.  Proverbs 13:7

For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them. Seneca

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous. Proverbs 13:22

Wealth and want equally harden the human heart. Theodore Parker

In the house of the righteous is abundant wealth, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.  Proverbs 15:6

Our true wealth is the good we do in the world.None of us has faith unless we desire for our neighbors what we desire for ourselves. Mohammed

Poverty is not derived from the decrease of the wealth, but rather from the multiplication of desires and needs. Plato

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his Tools.   Spanish Proverb

Happiness lies, first of all, in health. George William Curtis

The greatest of follies is to sacrifice health for any other kind of happiness. Schopenhauer

Doing good to others is not a duty. It is a joy, for it increases your own health and happiness.  Zoroaster

The greatest wealth is health. Virgil

ADVERSITY, DESPAIR, FRIENDSHIP AND GOD!

Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity. T. Carlyle

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln

Adversity introduces a man to himself. Richard Nixon

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes. Sir Francis Bacon

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit. Napoleon Hill

You have to know that every time adversity comes against you, it’s a setup for a comeback.  Joel Osteen

As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it. Horace

When the adversity calls to your door, the false friends are always sleeping. Unknown

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. 

Anne Bradstreet

There is no education like adversity. Disraeli

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity. Aristotle

People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim. Ann Landers

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men. Seneca.

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. Seneca.

Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity. Og Mandino

It is prosperity that gives us friends, adversity that proves them. 

German Proverb

A fall into a ditch makes you wiser. Chinese Proverb

We're born alone, live alone, die alone. Only through love/friendship, we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone. O. Welles

The worst solitude is to be destitute of sincere friendship. 

Francis Bacon, Sr.

Reach out to your friends intentionally. Don't wait for everyone to call you. A friendship is a two-way street.  Unknown

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.  

Baltasar Gracian

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

Baltasar Gracian

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. 

K. Gibran

 Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. Dalai Lama

Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss. Alexandre Dumas

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King Jr.

The truth is equally corrupted by lies or by silence. Cicero

We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words. Elbert Hubbard

Despair is a tool that God sometime uses to make people come to Him.  Unknown

In every situation you are facing today, God is working for your good and His Glory. If you are having doubts, talk to a brother or sister in Christ but always ask God for help. Unknown

God never told you to figure everything out. He told you to trust Him. He's already got it figured out!  Unknown

If God brings you to it, He will help you through it. Unknown

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

SOME CONCEPTS ABOUT DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNMENT

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Abraham Lincoln

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people. Oscar Wilde

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. Winston Churchill

In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme. Aristotle

A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. Thomas Jefferson

You get fifteen Democrats in a room, and you get twenty opinions. Patrick Leahy

People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing. Walter J. Judd

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson

Democracy means government by the uneducated, while aristocracy means government by the badly educated.
G.K. Chesterton

A great democracy must be progressive or it will soon cease to be a great democracy. Theodore Roosevelt

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few. George Bernard Shaw

Remember one thing about democracy. We can have anything we want and at the same time, we always end up with exactly what we deserve. Edward Albee

The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all. John. F. Kennedy

The true democrat is he who with purely nonviolent means defends his liberty and, therefore, his country's and ultimately that of the whole of mankind. Mahatma Gandhi

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw

A democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employment. Aristotle

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers. Aristotle

Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame. Dr. Lawrence J. Peter

The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it comes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is fascism - ownership of government by an individual, by a group. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people. Abraham Lincoln

Democracy consists of choosing your dictators after they've told you what you think it is you want to hear.
Alan Coren

Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least. Robert Byrne

All democracies are based on the proposition that power is very dangerous and that it is extremely important not to let any one person or small group have too much power for too long a time. Aldous Huxley

Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. James Bovard

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely. Aristotle

The motivating force of the theory of a Democratic way of life is still a belief that as individuals we live cooperatively, and, to the best of our ability, serve the community in which we live, and that our own success, to be real, must contribute. Eleanor Roosevelt

To make democracy work, we must be a notion of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain. Louis L’Amour

Freedom is when the people can speak, democracy is when the government listens.” Alastair Farrugia

There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it. Alexis de Tocqueville

The great thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid. Art Spander

Democracy encourages the majority to decide things about which the majority is ignorant. Unknown

Democracy passes into despotism. Plato

Monarchy degenerates into tyranny, aristocracy into oligarchy, and democracy into savage violence and chaos. Polybius

The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy. Charles de Montesquieu

The best example of democracy I can recall is five wolves sitting down to dinner with one sheep. Unknown

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. Henry Louis Mencken

A democracy is as really a republic as on oak a tree, or a temple a building. John Adams

The best weapon of a dictatorship is secrecy, but the best weapon of a democracy should be the weapon of openness. Niels Bohr

The best principles of our republic secure to all its citizens a perfect equality of rights. Thomas Jefferson

The hopes of the Republic cannot forever tolerate either undeserved poverty or self-serving wealth. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Nothing could be more dangerous to the existence of this Republic than to introduce religion into politics.
Robert Green Ingersoll

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority. James Madison

Every citizen of the republic ought to consider himself an unofficial policeman, and keep unsalaried watch and ward over the laws and their execution. Mark Twain.

Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. John Adams

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics. Plutarch

Society is a republic. When an individual tries to lift themselves above others, they are dragged down by the mass, either by ridicule or slander. Victor Hugo

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money. Margaret Thatcher

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be permanent, and that they cannot calculate for the possible change of things. Alexander Hamilton

Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike. Alexander Hamilton

The hopes of the Republic cannot forever tolerate either undeserved poverty or self-servijg wealth. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Nothing could be more dangerous to the existence of this Republic than to introduce religion into politics. Robert Green

Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. John Adams

Any appeasement of tyranny is treason to this republic and to the democratic ideal. William Allen White

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge where there is no river. Nikita Khrushchev

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain