B. M. Bower Quotes

The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others.

There is no such thing as business ethics. There is only one kind -- you have to adhere to the highest standards.

Basic philosophy, spirit and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than do technological or economic resources, organizational structure, innovation and timing.

I just made up my mind that I was going to lose my teeth and have my face cut to pieces.

It shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks. Life is not easy. The road to happiness is not a path well trotted. You have to find your own path to enlightenment.

My essentials are skinny jeans, loose-fitting tees, big jumpers, and the leather jacket. Everything is black or blue - I don't own anything colorful.

People can hate on you for doing what it is that makes you happy, but ultimately it has to belong to you. It shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks.

I like being broken. It means I can have chocolate for breakfast.

If you are not willing to take pain to live by your principles, there is no point in having principles.

I see myself as a mascot for the kids who get beat down and don't feel like they belong.

For every person that likes you there is going to be a person that doesn't like you. It's the nature of humanity.

For me, it's interesting because I never thought of myself as an action man, but apparently I can do it, so that's good to know.

I think I'm always drawn to a good story

I tend to thrive on being misquoted. It's the only way I sound good.

I don't think I'd really be alive without it, in all honesty.

I think I'm nervous to sign on to any job.

I want to do more movies. I feel like it's a totally different skill set than there is to theater. It's much more internal.

I don't mind if people are saying nasty things about me behind my back - I just don't want to know about them.

A business of high principle attracts high-caliber people more easily, thereby gaining a basic competitive and profit edge.

The first thing I would do when I saw Bobby coming down at me was to say a little prayer if I had time. I'm sure I wasn't the only goalie who did that.

You know, Johnny Depp has always been a massive inspiration for me and he's somebody who has produced an incredible amount of work, and every single piece that he does is amazing.

If you earn my friendship, you are my family and I'll do anything for you.

I'm hardly the sexiest man in the world. I'm a bit of a geek.

People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.

I think there are times in life where you're automatically drawn to somebody and it's weird - you freak out a bit.

A business of high principle generates greater drive and effectiveness because people know that they can do the right thing decisively and with confidence.

Decisions should be based on facts, objectively considered what I call the fact-founded, thought-through approach to decision making.

Particularly for English people, Shakespeare is always at the forefront of both drama and the English language. He's always been there. I can't remember starting school and not learning about him.

Growing up in England, I was constantly surrounded by the Arthurian legend.

I'm too into skateboarding to be devastated by anything.

People don't get it; they think I'm rich. I'm not! I have no money.

I'm nervous when taking part in any movie.

I was obsessed with girls when I was 13 years old; I wasn't really into books.

There's nothing worse than finishing your last take on a movie and thinking, 'God! I finally nailed who this guy was!

I'm a dirty kid, I like to be outside, I like to run about, I like to get messy. So I spent a lot of time outside as a kid, skating and just being a disaster.

Dream the dreams that have never been dreamt.

There is no business to be done on a dead planet.

People can refute your facts, but never your feelings.

Decisions should be based on facts, objectively considered.

I'm working on my music a lot, like folk singing, guitar. It's sort of rocky, folky, alty, angsty. I'm putting a lot of energy into that.

As a kid I was into horror. I loved horror. Horror was huge. I was always into horror. Goosebumps for me was massive growing up. Horror for me was always a big thing.

I'm a horrible romantic!

Being on a movie set is wonderful experience, but it's a bubble - it isn't real life.

The course of business shapes public opinion.

There is power in well-chosen words, and often there is equal power in silence. Learning when to talk and when to listen are among the most powerful skills you can develop.

Everything holds its breath except spring. She burts through as strong as ever.

I don't do so well with people pretending to be happy. When I was 16, I went with my girlfriend at the time and her family to Disneyland and I was so grumpy the whole time.

Euro Disney is not my vibe. I can't really deal with Disney, man. It's not my thing.

I always had the idea that I wanted to perform. I love being the center of attention - and I always love talking about myself.

If I could play any character from the book though it’d be Church. Who wouldn’t want to be a cat?!