John C. Maxwell Quote

The way President Abraham Lincoln is said to have handled a person who had a know-it-all attitude. Lincoln asked, How many legs will a sheep have if you call a tail a leg? Five, the man answered.No, replied Lincoln, he’ll still have four, because calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it one.

John C. Maxwell

The way President Abraham Lincoln is said to have handled a person who had a know-it-all attitude. Lincoln asked, How many legs will a sheep have if you call a tail a leg? Five, the man answered.No, replied Lincoln, he’ll still have four, because calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it one.

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About John C. Maxwell

John Calvin Maxwell (born February 20, 1947) is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller list.