Donald J Trump, the 45th President of the USA, was born on June 14th, 1946. He inherited his father's real estate business and became its President in 1971. The Trump Organisation is into development and renovation of skyscrapers, casinos, hotels etc. He also owned Miss Universe beauty pageant shows from 1996 to 2015 and also produced and hosted The Apprentice, a reality TV show from 2004-2015.
He has always been surrounded by controversies which only increased after his 2016 Presidential victory. Bankruptcies, Russian interference in elections, treatment of illegal migrants and racist and sexist comments were few most talked about things in his presidency.
The 2020 US election held on November 3rd this year, saw the victory of Democratic candidate Joe Biden. In January 2021, Biden will be sworn in as 46th president and replace Trump.
Following are few of the famous Donald Trump quotes including-the statements that made headlines, the scandalous one-liners and a few gems of wisdom he deserves to be appreciated for.
Criticism is easy to take when you realise that the only people who aren't criticised are those who don't take risks.
Donald Trump could easily be one of the most criticised politicians in recent times. Be it for his unethical treatment of migrant children or recent Covid-19 response; he has faced the music many times not only from the left-wing but also internationally. However, there is some grain of truth in the above statement. When taking high-risk tasks, there are good odds that you won't succeed, which means attracting more criticism. If you play safe, you won't be criticised, but also you won't gain much.
Leaders, true leaders, take responsibility for the success of the team, and understand that they must also take responsibility for the failure.
He is saying that a true leader not just stands beside his team through thick and thin but also takes full responsibility for the team's work. He guides his team and leads them through tough situations. By taking responsibility for the outcome, no matter what, he becomes more involved and driven to finish the task successfully. By taking responsibility for the failure, he also gains his team's trust and support.
Partnerships must have loyalty and integrity at their core.
There is no way that a partnership will work without loyalty. A partnership in business, politics or even a personal relationship needs honesty from both the parties. Without honesty, one cannot expect trust, and then the relationship will no longer be a safe and secure place for any kind of personal or professional expression.
When people are in their focused state, the words "I can't", "I'll try", "I'll do it tomorrow" and "maybe" are forced out of their vocabularies.
He believes that if you are really focused and committed into doing something, they will find a sure way of completing the task. People only beat about the bush when they are not committed enough or when they are distracted by something else. Focus is important to break the bad habit of procrastinating and postponing work.
Leverage: Don't make deals without it. Enhance.
Here, Trump's definition of leverage is having the upper hand by offering something that the other party wants. According to his book, The Art of the Deal, he describes one of his dealings where he was trying to get a particular company on board to partner him in development of a casino. The company wanted to work only if the casino was already under construction. That's exactly what Trump made them believe even though in reality, the project hasn't started. He says his leverage was confirming their impression of whatever they wanted.
This instance might come as a contradiction to his quote about partnership and integrity mentioned above.
Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the ability to act effectively, in spite of fear.
In this world, it is not possible to be fearless since we are always surrounded by uncertainties. However, one must not get intimidated by unfavourable possibilities and try to embrace their fears. Real courage is not hiding from our weaknesses but acknowledging it.
Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.
If you want something to happen, you need to start taking the actions as just by sitting and hoping that things will occur somehow on its own is foolish. Set a high goal and take your first step. Attitude is another important aspect of a successful life. You need to have a positive and ambitious attitude towards your life. It will help you reach the highest goal. He promises that once you reach your goal, it will all be worth it.
Continue reading the famous quotes and liners by Donald Trump.....
I like thinking big. I always have. To me it's very simple: if you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big. Most people think small, because most people are afraid of success, afraid of making decisions, afraid of winning. And that gives people like me a great advantage.
There is no reason why you shouldn't dream big. If you are planning your career, your future, think as big as you can because it is this planning that decides your actions and eventually the outcome. He says people don't dream big because they are scared of the amount of hard work and sacrifice it might require to fulfil the dream. They are also scared of failing and disappointment. And this is what paves the way for others by eliminating the competition.
Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?
He reportedly reacted in the above manner in an Oval Office meeting in January 2018 when he was discussing immigration policies with several US senators. He used the above language in response to the suggestions on ways to protect immigrants from places like El Salvador, Haiti and African countries. The President had allegedly referred many developing countries in the same derogatory tone several times before.
Show me someone without an ego, and I'll show you a loser.
It won't be wrong to say that Trump has a big ego and takes a lot of pride in it. He believes one cannot succeed in life without having high self-esteem and self-importance. While believing in oneself is definitely required, an ego can easily transcend into arrogance and over-confidence.
When you are wronged repeatedly, the worst thing you can do is continue taking it-fight back!
He encourages to fight for oneself. He says one shouldn't simply accept unfair treatment. It is our fundamental right to have a dignified life, and when denied so, we should fight to get it.
What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate.
The difference between a winner and a loser is not in their talents and abilities. He believes the real deciding factor is how people react to different situations. A person tends to lose when he easily gets perturbed in difficulties. He will try to quit whenever things stop happening according to his plans. He will lose hope in the first occurrence of failure. On the other hand, a person wins when he has a tolerant attitude towards all kinds of situations. He can endure any number of failures without getting deterred from his goal. He plans for contingencies and does not lose his cool in the midst of obstacles.
Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don't make.
It is one of his best investing advice. When you are investing, many markets will be attractive and seem like a solid opportunity. You will imagine the wonders it can do to your portfolio, the profits it can fetch you. But it is also possible that the market will change overnight and you might be left with loses. Hence, sometimes the shares you didn't buy was the best investment by preventing a lot of loss.
What's the point of having great knowledge and keeping them all to yourself?
A knowledge that is not shared during one's lifetime will only die with them and won't be of any use. The main purpose of knowledge is to be able to help others, to bring a change in society. By sharing your knowledge you empower others and command their respect.
I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is.
We should learn from our past. The things we did and how it could have been better. He says the key behind creating a favourable future is by planning for it keeping in mind your present. Your future plan should contain what is it that you can do in the current moment. Try to eliminate your past mistakes and definitely don't let your past discourage you in any way. You can build your future by building your present.
Remember There's No Such Thing As An Unrealistic Goal – Just Unrealistic Time Frames
He believes that there is nothing that we can't have. He encourages to desire whatever you want. The only thing that you might have to compromise upon is your deadlines. Often we set the time-periods for tasks that turn out to be to be short. The reason being that there are always unforeseen situations and delays that one encounters.
Good publicity is preferable to bad, but from a bottom-line perspective, bad publicity is sometimes better than no publicity at all. Controversy, in short, sells.
He prefers good publicity over bad one, yet he accepts bad publicity too comes with benefits, especially when someone has none. We have seen many times, especially in show business, where a celebrity gains attention for all wrong reasons, yet that catapults him in his career. Being such a competitive market, a controversy is enough to spark the audience's interest and make you stand out from others.
Watch, listen, and learn. You can't know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity.
Learn from the best by listening to them and watching their process. No one can expect to gain great heights without taking any help from others. Sooner or later you will need other's guidance and support if you don't accept that it will take much longer to reach your goals, if at all.
Success comes from failure, not from memorising the right answers.
He encourages to try things and fail instead of theoretical knowledge of best practices.
The final key to the way I promote is bravado. I play to people's fantasies. People may not always think big themselves. but they can get very excited by those who do. That is why a little hyperbole never hurts. People want to believe that something is the biggest, the greatest and the most spectacular.
In these lines, he accurately encapsulates his entire personality. Trump comes with a lot of flaws whether it is businesses, politics or his character. He might not be the best role model out there, still whatever he has achieved till now is much more than most of us could. He knows his business, he knows what sells and how to be a powerful influential personality, which is much sought after attributes. And most of what he achieved is because of his self-confidence and bravado. He understands the value of making an impression and knows how to influence masses. He says it is important to exude a powerful image. You need to make others believe in a big spectacular life for them to have faith in you. And more importantly, by doing so you are telling them that can have a life of their dreams too.
Conclusion
In this article, we have covered some of the best Donald Trump Quotes and liners. Hope these were a treat to read!
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A digital marketing enthusiast with experience in HR and hospital management, Shreya has wide interests ranging from philosophy, psychology to latest trends in automation. She is also a freelance content writer and loves lending beautiful words to ideas and feelings.
