Chuck Noll Quotes

I'm not hyper-opinionated, but when I do have an opinion, I'm very stubborn, and I want to persuade everyone to my point of view.

Once I make a decision, it's hard for me to listen to anybody else's opinion. I make a choice, and I'm like, 'This is it. I've thought long and hard about this, and this is exactly what needs to happen.'

I’ve a devil of a habit for being right.

I'm not Stubborn; I'm right!

You'd challenge me and lose. You know it, I know it, but you'd still do it. Sometimes your sense of honor confuses the hell out of me.

Once the decision has been made, close your ear even to the best counter argument: sign of a strong character. Thus an occasional will to stupidity.

Whatever you say, say it with conviction

I like stubborn players. At least they have an opinion. If they are right or wrong, this doesn't matter for me.

Those who believe that they are exclusively in the right are generally those who achieve something.

I'm a very stubborn person. I think it has helped me over my career. I'm sure it has hindered me at times as well, but not too many times. I know that if I set my mind to do something, even if people are saying I can't do it, I will achieve it.

Thanks to God that he gave me stubbornness when I know I am right.

A man with a conviction is a hard man to change.

I don't take no for an answer.

I was always tenacious.

I'm strong headed: I believe in what I believe in.

Obstinacy alone is not a virtue.

And only weaklings...who lack courage and the power to feel they're right when the whole world says they're wrong, ever lose.

I am willing to be annoying if that's what was necessary.

You have to have a hell of a lot of confidence in what you're doing.

"You’re exactly like Charlie." She'd sighed, resigned. "Once you make up your mind, there is no reasoning with you. Of course, exactly like Charlie, you stick by your decisions, too."

Don't. Tell me when, then. And before you say never, take a good look at me and tell me if you see a man who's easily deterred.

Arrogance is a killer, and wearing ambition on one's sleeve can have the same effect. There is a fine line between arrogance and self-confidence. Legitimate self-confidence is a winner. The true test of self-confidence is the courage to be open - to welcome change and new ideas regardless of their source. Self-confident people aren't afraid to have their views challenged. They relish the intellectual combat that enriches ideas.

An answering smile drifted across his tanned face. "What is mine, I intend to keep.

Stubbornness is a virtue if you are right.