Hunter S. Thompson Quotes

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

People tend to hold on to their first impressions - that's why those first descriptions can be so important. You don't even necessarily look at people that carefully after a while; you just hold on to that early impression.

When they first arrive, really, my eyes bleed! It's only when they're about to leave that they become people you might want to know.

I just don't give off a great first impression.

I believe that first impressions are very important.

My belief is you have one chance to make a first impression.

You judge someone from the day you meet them.

People sometimes talk about the power of first impressions, and believe me, there is truth to it.

A good impression is lost so quickly.

First impression is unfair, because a first impression of somebody is guarded, and you don't know the person.

Most of us make up our minds in the first three minutes of meeting someone whether there's a potential for a relationship.

Many times you walk into a room and people have already made up their minds. But it's always good to have something great associated with you.

Rule. In difficult circumstances always act on first impressions.

Number one - and I want you to emblaze this on your brain - you only have one chance to make a first impression.

People who wash much have a high mind about it, and talk down to those who wash little.

To change something in the minds of people - that's the role of an intellectual.

Every person passing through this life will unknowingly leave something and take something away. Most of this “something” cannot be seen or heard or numbered or scientifically detected or counted. It’s what we leave in the minds of other people and what they leave in ours. Memory. The census doesn’t count it. Nothing counts without it.

The image that concerns most people is the reflection they see in other people's minds.

There's an expression in life: "You can only make one first impression." And that first impression has to be spectacular. So, I wait, and let people see it when it's ready to go. It's not a set rule, but I think it's the better way of working. People will agree with you because of your track record, but you want people to like it because it's good, not because you found it.

There are many people that we meet in our lives. But only a very few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts.

When permitted to listen to alternative opinions and engage in substantive debate, people have been known to change their minds. It can happen.

Most people (by the time they have become adults ) can't change their minds because their neural pathways have become set... the longer neural pathways have been running one way the harder it is to rewire them.

You can never really tell, it's kind of a red herring until you see the project I think. You just know if you like working with someone or not, and he does have a real sweetness about him, I think.

People have a right to change their minds and it has absolutely nothing to do with you. People change. As people change, their needs change. When people have a need, it is their responsibility to themselves to see their needs are met. And it has absolutely nothing to do with you.

When somebody walks into a room they give off a certain kind of vibe or whatever and at that point that's how you're going to cast them.