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John C. Maxwell

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We may not know everything about John C. Maxwell, but we know they had a way with words. Whether reflecting on Leadership or Wisdom, John C. Maxwell brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Our collection holds 15 quotes from John C. Maxwell, each offering a different angle on Leadership, Wisdom, Time, Teen, and Life. As John C. Maxwell put it: "The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one."

“The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned.”

— John C. Maxwell

Time

All Quotes by John C. Maxwell

“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.”

— John C. Maxwell

Alone

“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.”

— John C. Maxwell

Wisdom

“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.”

— John C. Maxwell

Fear

“The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned.”

— John C. Maxwell

Time

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership

“Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.”

— John C. Maxwell

Best

“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.”

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership

“Leadership is influence.”

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership

“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.”

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership

“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.”

— John C. Maxwell

Life

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”

— John C. Maxwell

Attitude

“Policies are many, Principles are few, Policies will change, Principles never do.”

— John C. Maxwell

Change