“Competition is a sin” (Rockefeller?)
"Competition is (a) sin" is often credited to John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937), the founder of the Standard Oil Company. The saying has been attributed to Rockefeller since at least 1971,…
“Computers can do more work than people because they never have to stop and answer the phone”
"One reason computers can do more work than humans is that they never have to stop to answer the phone" is a jocular line that was printed in several newspaper ads for several different…
“Computers were down at work. It took me 20 minutes to shuffle the cards to play solitaire”
Some employees play solitaire at work, such as during down time or on breaks. A joke was posted on Twitter by Burt on June 18, 2015: "Our computers were down today, we had to do everything…
“Conceive - Believe - Achieve”
"Conceive - Believe- Achieve" is a popular business motto. Napoleon Hill (1833-1970) wrote in Think and Grow Rich (1937): "Edison did not believe them. He knew that the mind could…
“Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you”
"Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Confidence is like going after the…
“Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud”
"Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud" was posted on…
“Confidence is the companion of success”
"Confidence is the companion of success" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Authorship is unknown. "Confidence is the companion of success" has been cited in…
“Confidence is the key. If you don’t believe in yourself, then nobody will”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterQuotes ❤️@wordstionaryConfidence is the key. If you don't believe in yourself, then nobody will.12:43 AM - 23 Jun 2018
“Confused people don’t buy” (marketing adage)
A marketing pitch should include important and accurate information, but it shouldn't confuse potential buyers. "Confused people don't buy" is a popular marketing adage of…
“Congratulations on working 40 hours! You are now free to dissociate for 2 days”
A joke about working was posted on X/Twitter by 𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝘆𝗸𝗲 on July 21, 2023, and received over 288,000 likes: "Congratulations on working 40 hours! You…
“Consulting: If you’re not part of the solution, there’s good money in prolonging the problem”
“You’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the problem" is a famous 1968 quotation by writer and political activist Eldridge Cleaver (1935-1998). The line has been frequently…
“Consumers are statistics; customers are people”
Stanley Marcus (1905-2002) was an executive of the Dallas (TX) luxury retail store Neiman Marcus from 1950 to 1976. Marcus's book, Quest for the Best (1979), contained "Marcus's…
“Control the controllables” (business adage)
"Control the controllables" is a popular saying in business, government and sports. One should control what one can control and not stress about the uncontrollable factors.…
“Conversation is a two-way street” (adage)
"Conversation is a two-way street" is a popular adage. A conversation is not a lecture or monologue with just one person talking. "Remember that good conversation is a two-way…
“Corporations can buy unfair favors from government…because government has unfair favors to sell”
"Corporations can buy unfair favors from government...because government has unfair favors to sell. Big government is the problem. THISISCOMMONSENSE.COM" was posted on Facebook by Common…
“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you”
"Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The quotation is…
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers”
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers" is a popular motivational quote on many posters, but it's almost always misattributed. The line comes from the short poem…
“Courage is knowing it might hurt, and doing it anyway. Stupidity is the same”
"Courage is knowing it might hurt, and doing it anyway. Stupidity is the same. And that's why life is hard" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain.…
“Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you’re scared to death”
The syndicated newspaper entertainment columnist Earl Wilson (1907-1987) wrote in March 1977: "REMEMBERED QUOTE: 'Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to…
“Cowboys can never be accountants because all they do is round up”
A cowboy riddle has been cited in print since at least the early 2010s: Q: Why aren't cowboys good at math?A: Because they always round up! "Cowboys can never be accountants because all…