"At some point we must make a decision not to allow the mere threat of charges of cultural or religious insensitivity to stop us from dealing with this evil"
About Armstrong Williams
Armstrong Williams — Life and Legacy
Armstrong Williams is a notable media entrepreneur and political commentator whose work has significantly influenced discussions on freedom and success. He is particularly recognized for his commitment to empowering individuals through education and personal responsibility. Williams often articulates the idea that 'freedom is not free', which reflects his belief that true liberty requires active engagement and sacrifice. This perspective is rooted in his own experiences navigating the complexities of media and politics, where he has consistently advocated for the rights of individuals to pursue their own paths. His insights challenge the notion that success is merely about wealth or status; instead, he emphasizes personal fulfillment and resilience as key components. In today's context, Williams' quotes resonate with those seeking to understand the interplay between freedom and personal achievement. His emphasis on education as a vital tool for empowerment continues to inspire many, making his thoughts relevant in ongoing discussions about social mobility and individual agency.
Quote collection
Armstrong Williams quotes (page 1 of 2)
27 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"My point is, if you want to achieve anything in life, it is not enough to merely wish for it. You must develop that kind of 4:30 AM discipline that distinguishes you from others."
"Bottom line: if you show a genuine interest in learning about how others became successful, you can open up a world of opportunities."
"Let's remember the children who come from broken homes, surrounded by crime, drugs, temptation, their peers having babies out of wedlock, but who still manage to get a good education despite the many obstacles they face every day."
"In Washington, DC, politics dominate even the most casual conversations."
"With the rise of America, the global balance of power shifted away from the old European powers."
"Networking is an essential part of building wealth."
"Even during the worst hardships, when the other things in our lives seem to fall apart, we can still find peace in the eternal love of God."
"Democratic societies can no longer give religious fanatics a free hand to abuse and murder non believers. Such action betrays contempt for the basic human rights which animate any democracy with meaning."
"In short, we cannot grow, we cannot achieve authentic discovery, and our eyes cannot be cleansed to the truly beautiful possibilities of life, if we simply live a neutral existence."
"Now, one thing I tell everyone is learn about real estate. Repeat after me: real estate provides the highest returns, the greatest values and the least risk."
"At the end of the day, there is no doubt that the unique spirit embodied by this country has worked, not just to make the world safer, but to make it better."
"Sports nurtures dreams of achieving self confidence and masculine striving for the skinny kid watching a boxer dance around the ring with sublime ease."
"There are two sayings that are familiar in every news room across the country: 1) sex sells; 2) if it bleeds it leads."
"A belief in God helps provide a foundation to arbitrate our decisions. Without this foundation, we are condemned to live essentially formless lives."
"Very simply, the culture of another people does not have to be accepted when it is subhuman!"
"The greatest job I ever had was working on my family farm. Each morning my father would come into my bedroom around 4:30 am and command me to get up and work the fields. I would spend the next two hours before school slopping pigs and cropping tobacco."
"That is what great athletes can do: they give us a model of striving for human perfection."
"One of the genuine phenomenons over the past four decades has been the liberal community's steadfast insistence that God should be barred from the public sphere. This is not law. It is religious prejudice."
"The liberation of Iraq was part of a broader effort to seriously confront the greatest threat to world security: rogue states capable of obtaining long range weapons of mass destruction."