Charles Oakley Quotes

I think I'm a bit less inhibited, and not thinking too much before speaking. It's not about being shameful, I'm just a bit more unabashedly myself because of this thing, and it probably started at age 15. I can be around people and say what I think without fear.

I'm outspoken and I'm headstrong.

I don't plan on being bashful.

I'm an aggressive woman who gets things done, and that's the way it is, and I've never been embarrassed about the fact that I am pushy.

I have a no-apology policy.

Luck always favours the brave. And you must remember that brave are the people who follow their heart; brave are the people who take chances in life. Which also means you have to say no sometimes. I believe the power of no is greater than yes.

I'm not a passive person by any stretch of the imagination.

I feel like I'm a New Yorker because I really know the city. I actually tell the drivers where to go - I have this bad habit, I always question the drivers. I do that all the time because I feel like I know the best way, when really it's like, 'Yo, man, shut up. This dude does this every day of his life.'

A Stevenson with balls

I pride myself on being someone who stomps, who does not tippy-toe.

I am no shrinking violet.

I've always been ballsy. My dad is a blunt northerner, and maybe I've got a bit of that in me. I just kind of steam ahead.

I am not intimidating, I am forthright!

You must be proud, bold, pleasant, resolute, And now and then stab, as occasion serves.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

One of the things I preach to all my staff is never be frightened to make a decision.

The ways suited to confidence are familiar to me, but not those that are suited to familiarity.

Authority is 20% given and 80% taken...so take it!

A sahib has got to act like a sahib; he has got to appear resolute, to know his own mind and do definite things.

You don't have to be loud. If you know what you want, people respect that.

If I’m not saying ‘Hell Yeah!’ to something, then I say no.

I cannot be subservient anywhere.

If you hesitate, some bolder hand will stretch out before you and get the prize.

If I want something, I go get it. Anything that I believe will stop me, I question.

Greatness is never achieved through indecision.