Competent Quotes

226 quotes by 197 authors

For most of us even the imagined threat of criticism functions to control our behavior. We are haunted to some degree by questions about our… — Robert D. Hare
After mature deliberation of counsel, the good Queen to establish a rule and immutable example unto all posterity, for the moderation and required modesty in… — Michel de Montaigne
The law of God, as quite plainly expressed in woman's construction, is this: There shall be no limit put upon your intercourse with the other… — Mark Twain
Most churches make the mistake of selecting as leaders the confident, the competent, and the successful. But what you most need in a leader is… — Timothy Keller
To an incompetent judge I must not lie, but I may be silent; to a competent I must answer. — John Donne
If any ask me what a free government is, I answer, that, for any practical purpose, it is what the people think so,and that they,… — Edmund Burke
I have just finished my sketch of my species theory. If as I believe that my theory is true & if it be accepted even… — Charles Darwin
Being competent means the ability to control and operate the things in the environment and the environment itself. — L. Ron Hubbard
The differences between a competent person and an incompetent person are demonstrated in his environment (surroundings). — L. Ron Hubbard
All the world is competent to judge my pictures except those who are of my profession. — William Hogarth
I would rather have a competent extremist than an incompetent moderate. — Leon Jaworski
To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people. — Ahmed Chalabi
A lot of very competent people sometimes make errors. — Jim Clyburn
What American people and what the markets want is a fair and level playing-field, where the rules are clearly elucidated, where the referees are competent,… — James Chanos
My dad is a great manager. He's not just competent - he's very clever. — Nico
The best voice actors all have a live performance background. And are competent, fearless, incredibly creative actors. — Rob Paulsen
A competent portraitist knows how to imply the profile in the full face. — Aldous Huxley
The principal problem I had during the five years I ran the Caisse - and I bet you that it will be the same problem… — Henri Rousseau
The state is not competent in artistic matters... When the state leaves us free, it will have carried out its duty. — Gustave Courbet
When you have some skills but don't fully understand your environment, there is no way you can be a plus one. At best, you can… — Chris Hadfield

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