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John C. Maxwell

12 quotes

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."

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

— John C. Maxwell

Attitude

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

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

— John C. Maxwell

Attitude

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

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership

“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

“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

“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

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

— John C. Maxwell

Change

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

— John C. Maxwell

Fear