"You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there."
Edwin Louis Cole
Author, Speaker
Edwin Louis Cole was a prominent author and speaker known for his teachings on love, leadership, and personal development, particularly through his work 'Maximized Manhood'.
- Born
- January 1, 1921
- Died
- January 1, 2002
- Quotes
- 89
- Rank
- #5761
About Edwin Louis Cole
Edwin Louis Cole — Life and Legacy
Edwin Louis Cole was a significant figure in the realm of personal development and leadership, best known for his influential book 'Maximized Manhood'. His teachings centered around the themes of love, integrity, and personal responsibility, aiming to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Cole's philosophy is encapsulated in his assertion that 'Your life is a result of your choices', which underscores the importance of conscious decision-making in shaping one's destiny. Cole's insights into leadership are particularly noteworthy; he argued that 'You cannot lead others until you lead yourself', emphasizing that effective leadership begins with self-discipline and self-awareness. This perspective challenges conventional notions of authority, placing personal growth at the forefront of leadership effectiveness. His quotes often reflect a deep understanding of human relationships, as seen in his belief that 'The greatest thing a man can do is to love', which highlights love as a transformative force in both personal and professional realms. Today, Cole's teachings continue to resonate, offering valuable guidance on the interplay between character and success. His emphasis on integrity and love as foundational elements of leadership remains relevant, inspiring individuals to cultivate their inner strength and lead with purpose.
Quote collection
Edwin Louis Cole quotes (page 1 of 5)
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"Confidentiality is a virtue of the loyal, as loyalty is the virtue of faithfulness."
"Maturity comes not with age but with the acceptance of responsibility. You are only young once but immaturity can last a lifetime!"
"Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles."
"Your faithfulness makes you trustworthy to God."
"God never ends anything on a negative; God always ends on a positive."
"Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit."
"God authors desires in your heart, then fulfills His Will by enabling you to realize those desires."
"Being a male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of choice."
"Men are limited by the knowledge of their minds, the worth of their characters and the principles upon which they are building their lives."
"You seek the heights of manhood when you seek the depths of God."
"Knowledge of God's Word is a bulwark against deception, temptation, accusation, even persecution."
"Character is more important than talent."
"A man who honors God privately will show it by making good decisions publicly."
"Temptation can be tormenting, but remember: The torment of temptation to sin is nothing to compare with the torment of the consequences of sin. Remorse and regret cannot compensate for sin....though sins can be forgiven immediately - the consequences can last a lifetime"
"Knowledge is the acquiring of facts, understanding is the interpreting of facts, wisdom the application."
"The degree of loving is measured by the degree of giving."
"The pleasures of sin exist. We cannot deny them. But we also dare not deny what follows in their wake: a voracious appetite, inflamed with eroticism, demanding more indulgence more often until a degenerative spiral captures the soul and drags us on a never ending descent into deeper patterns of immorality and illicit behaviour... Lust goes beyond the sexual. Lust can show itself in a variety of forms: covetousness, gluttony, drunkeness, power hunger, or unbridled ambition, to name a few"
"Boundaries are to protect life, not to limit pleasures."
"Your best friend and worst enemy are both in this room right now. It's not your neighbor right or left - and it's not God or the devil - it's you."