Joichi Ito Quotes

Now, what we are not talking about, what you're really coming to, is what compromises one makes so that the listener understands somewhat of what you're doing, what you're trying to express.

Art is uncompromising and life is full of compromises.

An orator is a man who says what he thinks and feels what he says.

Compromises lead you nowhere. You can't be happy doing something you don't believe in.

We can be dramatic, even theatrical; we can be persuasive; but the message we are telling must be true.

In order to make a good speech you must have something to say and you have to believe it.

We are the worst propagandists in the world, and you are the next worst. Why not consult someone better?

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.

I can give a speech, and I can do a rally, and I do them, but that's not what I like to do.

You must never lower yourself to being a person you don't like.

I know I could have a better public image if I were less open, if I ducked more issues and didn't speak out. But it's not my nature.

If you can maintain your standards and your integrity and you fail, it's OK. It's when you sell out and you fail that you feel pretty sick inside.

I'm not about sound bites. I'm about substance.

I've had too many opportunities to sell out.

I think that's kind of who I am. I just try to be vocal and try to lead by example.

I have strong views, and I can't imagine not ever being honest about those views.

I never wanted to lose who I am, my character or my integrity for the sake of Hollywood.

I am not a person to compromise on my priorities and family just for a show.

If you start adapting to audiences, you're really second-guessing the situation, and it becomes a bit more like cabaret.

Relationships feed on credibility, honesty, and consistency.

If you listen to my music, you know who I'm talking to, what I'm talking about, and exactly what my message is.

If someone is willing to sell out his principles for the job, he is not worthy of it.

I won't squander my credibility, whatever that is, just for one silly song.

I'm guessing that ability to withstand peer pressure and adhere to one's values might translate to the kind of backbone necessary for a successful lifelong relationship.

I don't think I ever really sold out, and that made a difference.