Douglas Rushkoff Quotes

Always maintain your composure.

Calmness is the cradle of power.

Don't hit people; don't let it get you too angry; remember that everything you do can and will be used against you. And take a breath and have some perspective.

It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.

If there is time to reflect, slowing down is likely to be a good idea.

One thing I'll never do is panic.

I always try to stay quiet and calm.

I'm not always really calm, but I try not to get taken away by things that are incredibly transitory.

Patience is never more important than when you are at the edge of losing it.

Those who have accomplished the greatest results are those...who never grow excited or lose self-control, but are always calm, self-possessed, patient and polite.

If you're a manager you can't get frustrated and be emotional. You have to continue to steer the ship, you can't let go of the wheel because who knows where it will go then.

I am not allowing myself to get carried away.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

There's a lot more power in calm than in vituperation.

My old drama coach used to say, 'Don't just do something, stand there.' Gary Cooper wasn't afraid to do nothing.

I was never, ever once angry in the ring.

No, I will be the pattern of all patience; I will say nothing.

Above all things, I must not get angry. If I do get angry I knock all the teeth out of the mouth of the poor wretch who has angered me.

I feel like saying we need to all calm down a little. Let's take the time to breathe. I have no intention of allowing myself be distracted.

My dad probably gave me the best advice growing up. I think it's really just keeping your cool in situations and learning to balance everything.

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.

Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.

I wouldn't, a little bit frightened but throughout my life I'd learnt that when you're in the serious situations, you've got to try to stay calm. Because that's the way you get out of them.

I've learned that I've got to keep level-headed.

Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.