Thomas Sowell Quotes

It is easier to give directions than advice, and more agreeable to have the right to act, even in a limited sphere, than the privilege to talk at large.

I like being in charge of the remote control.

It was Grant's company and he made all the decisions. And that was just fine.

Power has to be insecure to be responsive.

As far as control and stuff is concerned, I never had any more in my life than for that All-Star game in 1934.

There are times when even the best manager is like the little boy with the big dog, waiting to see where the dog wants to go so he can take him there.

At Athens, wise men propose, and fools dispose.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

I think my best work is when I'm kind of in charge.

Certainly I shall not be one of those who, having gained power, do not wish to use it.

Even when you’re in charge, you’re not sure who’s in charge.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse, it's a fact that we have power. Everyone—friend and enemy—looks to see how we use it, how we treat it, how we keep it.

We are defined by how we use our power.

When you are on the field, you know exactly what is happening out there. You are in charge. You have to make the right choices. No one can decide for you.

Taking power is fine. But what do you do when you are in power?

One of my skills is knowing, 'This is where I'm needed, and this is how I'm needed and where I'm going to be in control and where I'm going to cede control and why.'

I am better when I have control. I am not a power freak. But my point is that I need to feel that I can manage the team and have a direct, clear line through to the owners. Once that becomes hazy, for me, there is a problem.

You may give give a man office, but you cannot give him discretion

Every decision that affects our lives will be made by the person who has the power to make that decision, not the 'right' person or the 'smartest' person or the 'best' person. Make peace with this fact.

Why is everything always my decision?" I asked. Because you will not tolerate anything else." Oh, I remembered now. "Great", I whispered. - Anita to Jean-Claude

I'm the person with the final say on everything. I really love being in that position.

In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.

Politics and power is a realm of relative influence.

Power is not something that can be assumed or discarded at will like underwear.

I like the men to wear the pants. I don't want to wear the pants. I like men who know what they want, know what they're doing, make their own decisions... As much as I like to be the controller, it's not in my best interest.