Bobby Bowden Quotes

I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course.

The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

How can a man learn navigation Where there's no rudder?

You have to be careful to react when you start to deviate from your course.

There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction.

If one has no compass, when one doesn't know where one stands and where one wants to go, one can deduce that one has no leadership or interest in shaping events.

I'm one of those guys that likes to lead, not follow.

Put me somewhere, tell me what to do, and I can get it done.

Perspective is to painting what the bridle is to the horse, the rudder to a ship.

I don't like to be told what to do at all. That's unfortunate because a lot of people come up with good ideas and can direct you.

To be in hell is to drift; to be in heaven is to steer.

Consensus is a poor substitute for leadership.

Leader. Ship. The word 'ship' is hidden inside the word 'leadership,' as its... derivation.

Along with the talent, you also need direction.

The philosopher is Nature's pilot.

Anyone can steer a ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course

Anyone who influences others is a leader.

A lighthouse doesn't save the ships; it doesn't go out and rescue them, it's just this pillar that helps to guide people home.

He that thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.

A learned man came to me once. He said, "I know the way, -- come." And I was overjoyed at this. Together we hastened. Soon, too soon, were we Where my eyes were useless, And I knew not the ways of my feet. I clung to the hand of my friend; But at last he cried, "I am lost.

The practice of leadership is not the same as the exercise of power.

I have my teachers who tell me what to do. I'm not quite old enough yet to be truly independent.

I tell ye wut, my judgment is you're pooty sure to fail, Ez long 'z the head keeps turnin' back for counsel to the the tail.

Authority and example lead the world.