Arnold Rothstein Quotes

The early bird may get the worm, but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

To get past a rival you have to be smart.

I outwit them, and then I outhit them

Don't think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Men's; a Cunning Man is overmatched by a cunning Man and a Half.

And she’s very clever, Peeta. Well, she was. Until you outfoxed her

It's going to be the year of the sharp elbow and the quick tongue.

When a man keeps beating me to the draw mentally, he begins to get glamorous.

The weak in courage is strong in cunning.

Don't compete with me: firstly, I have more experience, and secondly, I have chosen the weapons.

I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise.

The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.

Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.

There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.

Half the world is composed of idiots, the other half of people clever enough to take indecent advantage of them.

For me, it works to my advantage when people think I'm stupid. If somebody who disdains you or wants to control you underestimates you, you can play their game right back.

It's them that take advantage that get advantage in this world.

In order to succeed it is not necessary to be much cleverer than other people. All you have to do is be one day ahead of them.

Of course the job has a lot of glamour. But it really is about being smarter than your average bear. Your mind is your best weapon. It's great when you're a good shot with an AK-47, but it's about being clever.

There's always going to be a way for me to go around a defense or play mind games and find a way to win.

The difference between me and other Superstars is that I am more intelligent, possess a superior streetwise viciousness and am motivated by money.

Wits always win, man, in the battle of brain versus brawn.

I've always been accused of being too clever for my own good.

To me, there's nothing like going up against a guy and making him lose. When you beat a guy so bad, whether it's a route or a block, there's nothing more enjoyable than that.

Most opponents aren't Ronaldo! You have to show him respect but not too much, because that's when you get taken advantage of.

A fool with a plan can outsmart a genius with no plan.