Jimmy Johnson Quotes

Give people enough guidance to make the decisions you want them to make. Don't tell them what to do, but encourage them to do what is best.

Jimmy Johnson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: coach
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 16, 1943

Topics

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Sometimes you pay a premium to get what you want.

Jerry Reinsdorf

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The most important things to say are those which often I did not think necessary for me to say - because they were too obvious.

Andre Gide

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When I jump into something, I really do it to the fullest extent that my time and energy will allow me. I'm from Texas, and to see so many people that are obese and with disorders that are preventable. They haven't been shown or told. I'm really passionate about making sure my fellow countrymen are healthy. It's a shame.

Mehcad Brooks

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It's not so unusual to run out of someone else's currency.

Jeffrey Sachs

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I don't feel guilt. Whatever I wish to do, I do.

Jeanne Moreau

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He that will write well in any tongue, must follow this counsel of Aristotle, to speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do: and so should every man understand him, and the judgment of wise men allow him.

Roger Ascham

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I really believe in less is more in terms of makeup. I try not to wear too much foundation. I like to see my skin coming through. I like to see my freckles. I just think that's the most youthful look.

Michelle Monaghan

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The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust - not only for all the gifts that I receive from God, but gratitude for all the suffering. Because in that purifying experience, suffering has often been the shortest path to intimacy with God.

Brennan Manning

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I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.

Boris Spassky

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No one has ever become poor by giving.

Anne Frank

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To become a popular religion, it is only necessary for a superstition to enslave a philosophy.

William Inge

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I try to see what the priorities are and not get terribly fussed about things that don't matter. Not be swept away by feelings and emotions, which is my tendency.

Penelope Tree

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