Composure Quotes

Be like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.

Courage is grace under pressure.

Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.

I'm really go-with-the-flow, but I take things really seriously. At the same time, when things don't go my way, I don't ever freak out. Why? Why freak out?

Fear and impatience demagnetize. Poise magnetizes.

When you win, don't swagger. When you lose, don't sulk.

You will never lose your nerve. Your life, probably, but never your nerve.

Don’t give explanations to those who haven’t asked for them. And although they are asked for, it is folly to give them too eagerly. To offer excuses before they are called for is to incriminate yourself, and to bleed yourself when you are healthy is to attract malady and malice. Excusing yourself before hand awakens suspicions that were fast asleep. The prudent person should never blink before the suspicion of others: that would be looking for offense. He should try to dissimulate with a firm, righteous manner.

Obama's great asset has always been an ability to maintain his air of authority without being baritone about it. He can be boring, but he is never ridiculous or pompous.

Whatever plays are called, I'm just going out there and doing my job.

You must preserve supreme calm in the midst of all agitation, never appearing disturbed or anxious about anything that may occur.

I've always been this kind of calm, cool and collected.

A man of sense may be in haste, but can never be in a hurry.

When you're in control, when confidence is high, everything moves slower around you.

Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.

I'm not easily offended so whether it be a compliment or a derogatory comment, it really doesn't bother me.

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.

Don’t complain, don’t explain.

If the club decides to sack me, honestly, I don't feel this pressure.

I don't really get nervous that much, or if I do, only I know. It's all inside me. I am good at hiding everything.

Grace under pressure.

A real gentleman, even if he loses everything he owns, must show no emotion. Money must be so far beneath a gentleman that it is hardly worth troubling about.

I've been through WTO riots in Seattle, massive earthquakes, major floods... forest fires. I just try to be as even-keeled and calm as possible.

When I play bad, I don't get too down on myself. When I play good, I don't get too hot.

Mark Strong is an amazing person. I just kind of enjoyed watching him. He is just so calm, dedicated, professional, and an absolute gent as well.