David Moyes Quotes

I don't want to compare myself to anyone else, but there's Paul Smith, who I think does a great job. I feel like once I sort everything to the best quality, I'll be able to compete with them.

If you know where you stand, and your minus and plus points as a director or as a human being, you will never go wrong. You will always be successful.

I have a ton of confidence in myself. You have to, to play this position.

Even at 22, you just want a manager to trust you.

At some point in life's journey, professionally and personally, we have to be able to trust our preparation.

I think that I've learned to relax, and trust in and hire very talented people, and trust in their abilities a little more.

We've got a long career ahead of us and it's going to be great. Trust me.

For a very long time, I wasn't thought of as anyone with any credibility in the film world. Everybody is tramping through the swamp every day in this business. 'I'm worth it, I'm credible - believe me, give me a shot!' That's the way I feel on a consistent basis.

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.

Being at the pinnacle of my career is not to turn up in some multiplex blockbuster.

If you're a director, your entire livelihood and your entire creativity is based on your self-confidence. Sometimes that's dangerously close to arrogance.

A good career is a long-lasting career. When you're there in every competition doing a good job you're a part of an elite, and that's the most important thing.

I hate to talk about myself like that, but if I had to straight up tell a head coach or an owner why they should take me, it's because I'm the best in everything I've done.

Everything I do, I build a kind of confidence net - 'I'm able to execute this; it's fine.'

Have confidence in everything. No matter what it is that you're doing, know that you can do it better than anyone.

To build an empire - or win seven Tour de Frances in a row - you must have a Lone Star-size ego and a dash of megalomania.

I always say that when I'm playing well, no one can beat me. I'm not just saying that to sound full of myself or anything, but it's true.

Our profession is one of a progressive character, and it requires all our energies to keep pace with its advancement.

Have confidence in yourself. If you do not, the people will lose confidence in you.

The most important attribute of leadership is to trust yourself and believe in your own thinking.

Douglas MacArthur was a man of high abilities. However his view of his abilities was much higher. A great leader has to be a little self effacing. A cannot imagine Douglas MacArthur ever being self effacing.

I never have the nagging doubt of wondering whether perhaps I am wrong.

I love the fact that everyone's trying to be good-looking in L.A. - then I turn up and I get work.

From flying in the cockpit of an A-10 to chairing hearings on Capitol Hill, I've learned that each of us will face struggles as we pursue our goals.

I like having ambitious people around me. I could care less if they want my job.