Bill McKibben Quotes

I like being in control of making all the major decisions pertaining to my projects. That's something that you don't get to do in a group. Everything has to be voted on - every minor decision.

Everybody wants to be led. Except for me. I want to lead.

I own 100% of everything because I like to control what I do.

The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take.

There is no such thing as liberty. You only change one sort of domination for another. All we can do is to choose our master.

I'm not someone who wants to be second-guessed at all.

Nobody can shut the door in your face if you own the door.

I like being in charge. I like being able to control my own destiny and ideas.

I've got to literally write my own ticket.

The UFC does what it wants. That's just how it is.

Why is everything always my decision?" I asked. Because you will not tolerate anything else." Oh, I remembered now. "Great", I whispered. - Anita to Jean-Claude

As they spread out their blankets, Saphira commented with satisfaction, We are becoming more powerful, Eragon, both of us. Soon no one will be able to stand in our way. Yes, but which way shall we choose? Whichever one we want, she said smugly, settling down for the night.

Did you hear? You are free." Yessss. Choice. It is a fine thing. And I choose to take you back, Most High.

I like to be the one in charge of everything.

You really think that on my films people tell me what to do? I don't think so. On my films I decide.

I can still boss people around. I can still write. I can still read. I can still eat, and I can still have very strong views.

In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.

My dream was to not work for anyone. There's only so many things I was good at - and how am I not going to work for anyone? I just don't want people telling me what to do.

Every human has four endowments - self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.

There is no more independence in politics than there is in jail.

I enjoy making the decisions.

I want to go out on my terms.

Professional sports are something they can't control.

I think a lot of people would rather have more control over their life than less.

It can be difficult to run your own firm, but the trade off is fewer conflicts and more control.