Quotes About Command

Assume that most times when you feel anxious, depressed, or angry you are not only strongly desiring but also commanding that something go well and that you get what you want. Cherchez le should, cherchez le must! Look for your should, look for your must! Don't give up until you find it. If you have trouble finding it, seek the help of a friend, relative, or REBT therapist who will help you find it. Persist!

In literature one has the best company in the world at complete command; one also has the worst. One has a social conscience which dissuades one from harbouring unprofitable company in life, and I find that my two canons are a great aid and support for an analogous literary conscience which speaks up against consorting with unprofitable company in literature.

How can I be of assistance to you?" asked Don Rodrigo, staking himself in the center of the room. This was how his words sounded, but the way he said them clearly meant: Mind whom you're speaking with, watch what you say, and be quick about it.

Le veniva comandata di cambiare in un nuovo rimorso un mezzo di espiazione. La sventurata tentò tutte le strade per esimirsi dall'orribile commando; tutte, fuorché la sola ch'era sicura, e che le stava pur sempre aperta davanti. Il delitto è un padrone rigido e inflessibile, contro cui non divien forte se non chi se ne ribella interamente. A questo Gertrude non voleva risolversi; e ubbidì.

As a leader, you don't need to be loved, though it is useful, on occasion, to be feared. But, most of all, you need to be respected.

Of all the cares or concerns of government, the direction of war most peculiarly demands those qualities which distinguish the exercise of power by a single hand.

It's men, not ships, sir.

If the first moment of the day fails to stir you, you are no longer fit to command.

Be Peter the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Emperor Paul–crush them all under you . . . be the Master, & all will bow down to you.

Talk to the tail, vamp," he growled.

Nothing is a sin when you obey the orders of a priest

When I got on stage, I would have a rush of adrenaline; everybody gets it. Normally after the first night it becomes more controllable, and as long as I could ride the wave, I was still in charge.

John Wayne represents more force, more power than anyone else on the screen.

Instead of a weak and vacillating Government, a single, purposeful, energetic personality is ruling today.

An Army is a collection of armed men obliged to obey one man. Every change in the rules which impairs the principle weakens the army.

Short pitchers often have compact, repeatable mechanics that can lead to good control and command.

Once I get completely right mechanically and with command, maybe I only use two or three pitches to get through seven innings.

I immediately called the command center of the Department of Justice to let them know that my wife was on a plane that had been hijacked. I mainly wanted them know there was another hijacked plane out there.

I want you all to stand; will you do that for me, please?

I have led men in combat.

Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God.

Who has not served cannot command.

Those who can command themselves command others.

It's always hard, after you've been in command, to take a lesser role.