Donald Trump

A great leader has to be flexible, holding his ground on the major principles but finding room for compromises that can bring people together. A great leader has to be savvy at negotiations so we don’t drown every bill in pork barrel bridges to nowhere. I know how to stand my ground – but I also know that Republicans and Democrats need to find common ground to stand on as well.

Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to act effectively, in spite of fear.

There are no guarantees, but being ready sure beats being taken by surprise.

In real life, if I were firing you, I’d tell you what a great job you did, how fantastic you are, and how you can do better someplace else. If somebody steals, that’s different, but generally speaking, you want to let them down as lightly as possible. It’s not a very pleasant thing. I don’t like firing people.

A brand is two words: the ‘Promise’ you telegraph, and the ‘Experience’ you deliver.

I thought being President would be easier than my old life.

Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.

I wasn’t satisfied just to earn a good living. I was looking to make a statement.

Wisdom is knowing the right path to take. Integrity is taking it.

We grow great by dreams.

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.

The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.

Brainpower is the ultimate leverage.

I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.

If you are not willing to learn no one can help you. If you are determined to learn no one can stop you.

The coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave man…only five hundred.

I was afraid to show you this 300 acres that I just purchased that I’m building my first community on – my first five properties on – because I felt like it would be shut down.

You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.

You must go forth into the world, with passion, courage in your conviction, and most importantly be true to yourself. I did it!

You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.