Colin Powell

"I always tried to be fair and just with people who worked for me."

"Take care of your people and they'll take care of you."

"Success is a journey, not a destination."

"The worst thing for a leader to do is put themselves on a pedestal."

"Dreams do come true if you work hard and never give up."

"Finding the right people is the key to any successful organization."

"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you."

"Stay true to your values and your principles will guide you through life."

"Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch."

"The future has several names: For the weak, it is impossible; for the fearful, it is unknown; for the thoughtful and valiant, it is ideal."

"Accept everything about yourself. I mean everything. You are you, and when you embrace that, you will find peace."

"The moment we stop learning is the moment we stop growing."

"Duty, honor, and country are not just words. They are the bedrock of who we are."

"Don't ever lose faith in yourself, because when you do, you lose."

"Whatever happens, don't fall in love with being a victim. It becomes a bad habit."

"I've always tried to tell people to be honest with themselves."

"Spend your lives helping others in need."

"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."

"Never forget that the most important thing in your life is the people you love."

"When you are in any contest, you should work as if there is, to the best of your knowledge, no possibility of failure."

"There is no one right answer. You have to listen to many advisors and then make your own decision."

"Have a vision. Be demanding. Have people around you that can execute. Deliver results."

"I have tried to do what is right. I have made mistakes, but I have tried."

"You make a difference every single day."

"Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship."

"When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it."

"Character is destiny. Where you stand depends on where you came from."

"The most important thing in leadership is not what you say, it's what you do."

"Give back. Always give back."

"You have to be willing to work hard and make sacrifices for what you believe in."