"Say "no" to the good and say "yes" to the best."
Zig Ziglar
Author, Motivational Speaker
Zig Ziglar was a motivational speaker and author known for his insights on personal development and success, particularly through his book 'See You at the Top.'
- Born
- November 6, 1926
- Died
- November 28, 2012
- Quotes
- 741
- Rank
- #327
Quote collection
Zig Ziglar quotes (page 37 of 38)
741 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Life is a ladder, it's not a bed"
"Wherever you are there you are!"
"Most Americans honestly believe America is the most powerful nation on earth, but actualy the most powerful nation is imagi-nation."
"I'm convinced that what kids need today are parents - not buddies. They need someone who will exercise mature judgment."
"The more bitter the desert experience, the sweeter the water of the oasis. The more I understand myself, the more effectively I can work with others."
"Quite frequently, he who goes too fast gets there too late - or not at all."
"A pleasing personality helps you win friends and influence people. Add character to that formula, and keep those friends and maintain that influence."
"To raise positive kids, we as parents must identify the qualities necessary for success, convince our children that they have the potential for success, and show them how to stake their claims in life."
"When we give it all, we can live with ourselves - regardless of the results."
"The way you look on the outside has a definite bearing on how you feel and see yourself on the inside."
"In most cases there are obstacle standing between you and those opportunities in life but, I just want you to know that front row seat is available everywhere."
"Desire is the mother of motivation because that is where your motivation is born."
"If your watch is slow by just four minutes, that's not much - unless you've been warned that if you're even one minute late ever again you will be fired. Then four minutes make a big difference."
"In the game of life, before you get anything out, you must put something in!"
"Far too many people make promises they can never keep. They may have the best intentions in the world to keep their promise-but if they have not made a plan to keep it, they will not be able to do it."
"Life really is like a grindstone, in that it will either grind you down or polish you up."
"Many times our weaknesses are extensions of our strengths."
"If you want to catch the right mental attitude, go where that attitude exists. Start by going to the people who have the right mental attitude. If the right people aren't always available, then go the right book, or to the right recording of a dynamic speaker."
"To get what you want help others get what they want"