David Moyes Quotes

It's not everybody that can handle firing Denzel Washington or coming to blows and saying, 'This is what's happening because I said so.' Usually, it's the reverse.

I am tough, and sometimes I tell it like it is. Tough love can work wonders.

I think when you call someone out, you have to be ready.

I just don't stand for any nonsense.

If I got something to say or do to a man, I'm going to look that man in the eye and tell him what is going to happen. That's just me now.

When the people who are responsible for our country ask you a direct question, I expect them to accept a direct answer, not to be blackballed because you are telling the truth.

Those who know me know I won't hesitate to turn around and point someone out.

Let me get you to understand I don't bully anybody. I stand up for what I believe in and I'm very honest and I always tell the truth. I'm not a liar, I'm not manipulative and I don't stab you in your back because I will stab you in your chest.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Say what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

It's got too much hard work slapping them and telling them to shut up.

In order to be respected, authority has got to be respectable.

Character in leadership is the most important balance for leadership. Without character, leaders have no safety. Leadership has no protection without character.

When placed in command, take charge.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

My attitude is, if someone's going to criticize me, tell me to my face.

In my neighborhood, when you've got something to say to a guy, you look him in the eye and you say it to him.

Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

I do serve on various boards and I'm very honest and frank, obviously. I am a very forthright person and I do, sort of, share my candid views on anything.

I figure it's okay to make certain rules, whether or not people despise you for it at the time.

That is no use at all. What I want is men who will support me when I am in the wrong.

How can I not be straightforward? I’m not a nobody. A somebody like me needs to handle things in a straight forward manner.