Mark Twain Quotes

Many complain of their memory, few of their judgment.

The most part of men, though they have the use of reasoning a little way, as in numbering to some degree; yet it serves them to little use in common life; in which they govern themselves, some better, some worse, according to their differences of experience, quickness of memory, and inclinations to several ends; but specially according to good or evil fortune, and the errors of one another.

Experience teaches that a strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.

Ordinarily men exercise their memory much more than their judgment.

You say he's childish, but he's very professional about business transactions.

The President has a quick and able mind, though not everybody gives him that, not by a long shot.

Everyone complains of his memory, but no one complains of his judgment.

In the choice of these captains not those that are the boldest and most enterprising are esteemed the best; but those rather, who are steady and sedate; prudent in conduct, and skillful in command. Nor is it so much required, that they should be at all times eager to begin the combat, and throw themselves precipitately into action

A leader who doesn’t hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.

An important quality for a President of the United States is to make decisions and live with the consequences of them

Do what you feel in your heart to be right — for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be "damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

Let princes choose ministers … rather upon conscience than upon bravery.

A strong memory is generally joined to a weak judgment.

As a catcher, you can't be afraid. You gotta make fast decisions.

I'm good in an emergency.

You've got to make tough decisions, sometimes unpopular decisions... Whatever it is, if it's the right move at the right time, you've got to be also willing to make mistakes.

Great leaders are not proverbial fence sitters. They judge. They opine. They challenge. They fight for their vision.

To be a director, you need to be reliable, on time, confident, calm, all of those things you see demonstrated in the military.

The older I get, the more I realize the importance of maintaining an even temperament - not getting too emotional, focusing on the task at hand. You don't want to make a business deal based on your emotions.

When times are good, a CEO should remain poised and composed. When times are difficult, a CEO should remain poised and composed.

Every one complains of a poor memory, no one of a weak judgment.

If I'm smart then I'll run away, but I'm not so I guess I'll stay

For there below ground sits the Dark God, strong to call men to judgment; he sees all, and writes it in his memory.

This is what I like about photographs. They're proof that once, even if just for a heartbeat, everything was perfect.

Men, to act with vigour and effect, must have time to mature measures, and judgment and experience, as to the best method of applying them. They must not be hurried on to their conclusions by the passions, or the fears of the multitude. They must deliberate, as well as resolve.