Malcolm Forbes Quotes

A 'competence' that has no defined borders cannot be called a true competence.

I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

At the end of the day, you have to look at, 'Are they knowledgeable? Are they doing their job?' Not what their appearance is.

Age is irrelevant. Experience is relevant.

It doesn't matter what you look like. Experience is the key.

It is all in the way of professional experience.

You have to be a master to teach.

I've done a lot of that kind of work before, anyway, and I was in good hands.

I learned there's a big difference between juniors and the pros.

Well, I'm a professional.

Some people are really good at their jobs, some people are really bad.

My skills are still my skills.

A long resume does not equate to good judgment.

Don’t hire senior staff without Federal experience.

When you get into an airplane, you expect a pilot who knows how to fly. Running a Government is also an expertise.

The job requires skills.

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.

I think I have a lot to offer.

It is not about gender, it is about experience, leadership, and vision.

I know what I can bring to the table wherever it is.

I think I've got a track record and an experience brief that I'll put up against anybody's.

Age is never a factor if talent is there.

I will try to showcase what I have to offer.

What is competent? Who is it that can adjudicate what is competent or not competent? If the guys that are running the most important banks in our country aren't competent enough, well then, who is competent enough?

As long as you're confident in your skill set and what you can do, you're usually good to go.