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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
Do you remember that old TV series, Get Smart? Do you remember at the beginning where Maxwell Smart is walking down the secret corridor and there are all of those doors that open sideways, and upside down and gateways and stuff? I think that everyone keeps a whole bunch of doors just like this between themselves and the world. But when you're in love, all of your doors are open, and all of their doors are open. And you roller-skate down your halls together.
Douglas Coupland (Microserfs)
I had a moment to wonder just what he did at David Emerson's, which really was where Libertyville's elite bought. Was he a salesman? I could see him showing some smart young lady around, saying, Here's one fuck of a nice couch, ma'am, and look at this goddam settee, we sure didn't have nothing like that on Guadalcanal when those fucking stoned-out Japs came at us with their Maxwell House swords.
Stephen King (Christine)
a smart person believes only half of what he hears, but a really smart person knows which half to believe.
John C. Maxwell (The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization)
Sorry about that, Chief.
Maxwell Smart, Control Agent 86
The only way to conquer Barbara Stanwyck was to kill her, if she didn’t kill you first. Lynn Bari wanted any husband that wasn’t hers. Jane Russell’s body promised paradise but her eyes said, “Oh, please!” Claire Trevor was semi-sweet in Westerns and super-sour in moderns. Ida Lupino treated men like used-up cigarette butts. Gloria Grahame was oversexed evil with an added fey touch—a different mouth for every role. Ann Sheridan and Joan Blondell slung stale hash to fresh customers. Ann Dvorak rattled everyone’s rafters, including her own. Adele Jergens was the ultimate gun moll, handy when the shooting started. Marie Windsor just wanted them dead. Lucille Ball, pre–Lucy, was smart of mouth and warm as nails. Mercedes McCambridge, the voice of Satan, used consonants like Cagney used bullets. Marilyn Maxwell seemed approachable enough, depending on her mood swings. And Jean Hagen stole the greatest movie musical ever made by being the ultimate bitch. These wonderwomen proved that a woman’s only place was not in the kitchen. We ain’t talkin’ Loretta Young here.
Ray Hagen (Killer Tomatoes: Fifteen Tough Film Dames)
Roderick Sutton, Earl of Westerham, owner of Farleigh Place, a stately home in Kent Lady Esme Sutton, Roderick’s wife Lady Olivia “Livvy” Sutton, twenty-six, the Suttons’ eldest daughter, married to Viscount Carrington, mother of Charles Lady Margaret “Margot” Sutton, twenty-three, the second daughter, now living in Paris Lady Pamela “Pamma” Sutton, twenty-one, the third daughter, currently working for a “government department” Lady Diana “Dido” Sutton, nineteen, the fourth daughter, a frustrated debutante Lady Phoebe “Feebs” Sutton, twelve, the fifth daughter, too smart and observant for her own good Servants at Farleigh (a skeleton staff) Soames, butler Mrs. Mortlock, cook Elsie, parlourmaid Jennie, housemaid Ruby, scullery maid Philpott, Lady Esme’s maid Nanny Miss Gumble, governess to Lady Phoebe Mr. Robbins, gamekeeper Mrs. Robbins, gamekeeper’s wife Alfie, a Cockney boy, now evacuated to the country Jackson, groom Farleigh Neighbours Rev. Cresswell, vicar of All Saints Church Ben Cresswell, the vicar’s son, now working for a “government department” At Nethercote Sir William Prescott, city financier Lady Prescott, Sir William’s wife Jeremy Prescott, Sir William and Lady Prescott’s son, RAF flying ace At Simla Colonel Huntley, formerly of the British Army Mrs. Huntley, the colonel’s wife Miss Hamilton, spinster Dr. Sinclair, doctor Sundry villagers, including an artist couple, a builder, and a questionable Austrian Officers of the Royal West Kent Regiment Colonel Pritchard, commanding officer Captain Hartley, adjutant Soldiers under command At Dolphin Square Maxwell Knight, spymaster Joan Miller, Knight’s secretary At Bletchley Park Commander Travis, deputy
Rhys Bowen (In Farleigh Field)
Efficiency is the foundation for survival. Effectiveness is the foundation for success. It’s Not How Hard You Work; It’s How Smart You Work
John C. Maxwell (Developing the Leader Within You)
Es tarde. Hay baloncesto en la tele; revistas de ordenador y fitness por todas partes. Quiero hablar del amor. ¿Se acuerda alguien de esa vieja serie El superagente 86? ¿Del principio, cuando Maxwell Smart recorre el pasillo secreto y hay toda una serie de puertas y rejas que se van abriendo lateral y verticalmente? Creo que todo el mundo tiene un montón de puertas como ésas entre ellos y el mundo; pero, cuando estás enamorado, todas tus puertas están abiertas y todas las puertas del otro están abiertas. Y puedes patinar con tu pareja a lo largo de todo el pasillo.
Douglas Coupland (Microserfs)
A coward is a frightened man who’s scared to be brave; but a brave man is only a coward who isn’t scared to be frightened.
Maxwell Smart
A warped barrel is a fool's frustration.
Maxwell Smart
Success is a lousy teacher. It makes smart people think they can’t lose.” It also makes them think they don’t need to learn.
John C. Maxwell (Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses)
I’m not worried about Wilson. His big mouth always ruins that weak-ass game he tries to put on women. Liza is too smart to fall for his bullshit.” “Damn, man, you put that bass in your voice when you said that.” Maxwell chuckled. “Obviously, you care for Dr. Charles.
Toye Lawson Brown (Up to Bat)
Everyone's entitled to one fatal mistake.
Maxwell Smart
Maxwell Smart: And I happen to know that at this very minute, seven Coast Guard cutters are converging on this boat. Would you believe it, seven? Mr. Big: I find that pretty hard to believe. Maxwell Smart: Would you believe six? Mr. Big: I don’t think so. Maxwell Smart: How about two cops in a rowboat?
Mel Brooks (All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business)
People approach any task with one of two mindsets: what I call the “Be-Good” mindset, where your focus is on proving that you have a lot of ability and already know what you’re doing, and the “Get-Better” mindset, where your focus is on developing ability. You can think of it as the difference between wanting to prove that you are smart, and wanting to get smarter.
John C. Maxwell (Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook (Developing the Leader Series))
I’m warning you, Maxwell. Just back off!! Or you’ll be sorry. You don’t belong at this school anyway.” When MacKenzie said those words, a cold chill ran down my spine. But she was absolutely right! I DIDN’T belong at her school.
Rachel Renée Russell (Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5))
But you're going to have to face your fears if you want to put this to rest." I reach out and touch her arm. "You can't carry this back home with you." Her hand, cold and smooth, lands on top of mine. "How did you get so wise?" She laughs. "I didn't. I just mimic smart people.
Jessa Maxwell (The Golden Spoon)
Sorry about that, Chief.
Maxwell Smart
None of us is flawless. Good people do bad things. Smart people do dumb things. We all find ourselves in moments where we feel tempted to do something we know in our hearts isn’t the right thing, and we’ve all veered off course. It’s humbling. Sharing that with others is authentic.
John C. Maxwell (Developing the Leader Within You 2.0)
I explained a leadership philosophy to her that had been drilled into me for years; and that I firmly believed in.   “Julie, my military training has included the study of leadership. I don’t claim to be an expert on the subject but I have tried to learn from some very smart people. For example, let me ask you this: What would you say the definition of ‘leadership’ is?”   One of the things I liked about Julie is that she was always up for an intellectual challenge. After thinking for a moment she responded, “Being in a position where other people have to do what you tell them.”   “Ok,” I replied. “That’s one type of leadership; it’s called Authoritarian or Rank-Based Leadership and the military and Corporate America are definitely based on it but there’s another type that’s more powerful...   “It’s called Influential Leadership.”   “This type of leadership is used by those that build churches or lead volunteer organizations or lead movements. There is no boss with rank or authority; people follow because they choose to. The definition of leadership that I believe in most is simply the word ‘influence’ – and if you accept that then I have another question for you…”   She nodded for me to continue.   “I first heard a brilliant man named John Maxwell ask this question; What is the difference between leadership and manipulation?”   Julie started to respond but then paused in thought. I thought it was a great question and I remember the impact it had held on me the first time I’d heard it.   She finally answered, “One is good and one is bad.”   “Agreed,” I said. “Here is how I would say it though… There is no physical difference in leadership and manipulation – they are both exercising influence. The only difference is intent.   “For example; if I’m trying to influence someone to do something that benefits both of us and maybe others we call it leadership. If I’m trying to influence someone to do something that benefits only myself we call it manipulation.
William Lee Gordon (Emergence (Here Comes Earth #1))
Author Noel M. Tichy says, “The ultimate test for a leader is not whether he or she makes smart decisions and takes decisive action, but whether he or she teaches others to be leaders and builds an organization that can sustain its success even when he or she is not around.
John C. Maxwell (Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership)
Remember, none of us is as smart as all of us.
John C. Maxwell (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You)
I’m warning you, Maxwell. Just back off!! Or you’ll be sorry. You don’t belong at this school anyway.
Rachel Renée Russell (Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5))
The night had turned into a complete DISASTER! My FRIENDS were down the hall. My CRUSH, Brandon, was standing next to me. My DAD was at the front door. MAX THE ROACH was parked at the curb. And I, NIKKI MAXWELL, was about to PEE my
Rachel Renée Russell (Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5))
There is a party of 100 high-powered politicians. All of them are either honest or liars. You walk in knowing two things: - At least one of them is honest. - If you take any two politicians, at least one of them is a liar. From this information, can you know how many are liars and how many are honest? Answer 243.     A very famous chemist was found murdered in his kitchen today. The police have narrowed it down to six suspects. They know it was a two man job. Their names: Felice, Maxwell, Archibald, Nicolas, Jordan, and Xavier. A note was also found with the body: '26-3-58/28-27-57-16'. Who are the killers? Answer 244.     A smooth dance, a ball sport, a place to stay, an Asian country, and a girl's name. What's her name? Answer 245.     To give me to someone I don't belong to is cowardly, but to take me is noble. I can be a game, but there are no winners. What am I? Answer 246.     There are several books on a bookshelf. If one book is the 4th from the left and 6th from the right, how many books are on the shelf? Answer 247.     How many letters are in the answer to this riddle? Answer
M. Prefontaine (Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Thinking Books for Kids Book 1))
Mark Batterson says, “Almost anybody can accomplish almost anything if they work at it long enough, hard enough, and smart enough.”10 What he’s really talking about is consistency. Since the best predictor of what a person will do today is what he did yesterday, a solid pattern of consistency gives a person credibility. What you repeatedly do tells others who you are.
John C. Maxwell (The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message)