Quotes About Poise

The British have a remarkable talent for keeping calm, even when there is no crisis.

A person who is quietly confident makes the best leader.

That was not a glare. That was a dignified look of measured contempt.

Charles Francis Adams was singular for mental poise — absence of self-assertion or self-consciousness — the faculty of standing apart without seeming aware that he was alone — a balance of mind and temper that neither challenged nor avoided notice, nor admitted question of superiority or inferiority, of jealousy, of personal motives, from any source, even under great pressure.

She was a woman who, between courses, could be graceful with her elbows on the table.

and every one knows that in most people's estimation, to do anything coolly is to do it genteelly.

Yes, I am a lingerie model, but I have class.

New York ladies all look immaculate.

Since I was a young kid, I have always been calm on the ball. That comes down to awareness as well. When you have good awareness and you know what's going on around you, you don't need to panic. There is no point. It just makes things worse. You have to stay calm, cool, and collected.

Never act surprised in a courtroom.

It is always better to be slightly underdressed.

When you're in control, when confidence is high, everything moves slower around you.

No way can you ever, ever, ever evidence confusion, concern, lack of understanding. You have to be in charge. You are the guy. You have to be cooler than cool, smarter than smart.

Let us be poised, wise and our own today.

I love Cate Blanchett: she takes risks, but is still refind.

I love basketball players for what they do for their size - so graceful.

Always look like you know where you're going, even when you don't

I try to keep an even keel.

For me, I try to stay even keel.

I've found that balance is key. I'm no longer an extremist in any one direction.

When it comes to knowing what to say, to charm, I always had it.

If a ballet dancer falls over, it's knowing how to get out looking clumsy that counts.

her head and raised arm; her dimpled chin barely topped the

This is not LA, people. We shine instead of sparkle, we smile and bless their hearts instead of giving the finger. Like my mama taught me about wearing jewelry: Put on everything you want to wear, and then take one thing off.