Lothar Matthaus Quotes

I am very traditional, and I am the disciplinarian.

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.

One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.

Some people when they get older are so firm in their beliefs that you'll never move them.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

I've been called 'hardheaded,' 'obstinate,' 'unreasonable,' etc.

All monarchies have a common characteristic...and that is stubbornness.

I was a purist bore.

When I was younger, I was very vocal to the point of being strident in my views.

In being strict, you were able to control.

I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic.

I am pretty rigid. It’s very hard for me to compromise on things I feel strongly about.

People get very put out when someone is as forceful in their views and in their methods as George is.

Daddy was never ruthless but he was tough.

Yes, I can be rigid and adamant about a point of view.

Severity is allowable where gentleness has no effect.

I'm a purist.

A sailing ship is no democracy; you don't caucus a crew as to where you'll go anymore than you inquire when they'd like to shorten sail.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

A lot of people think I'm difficult to work with. It's not like I really want to do that much stuff, so it doesn't really matter. I guess I'm somewhat difficult when it comes to comedy.

I don't mind how much my Ministers talk, so long as they do what I say.

I have to say, though, it's a little strange doing both because Durant is very straight and stern and austere.

I'm a very, very stubborn man.

I can be a little bit stubborn.

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.