It is a juvenile notion that a society needs a lofty purpose and a shining vision to achieve much. Both in the… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
Geography was not furthered by the achievement, scientific progress was scarcely hastened, and nothing new was discovered. Yet the names of Hillary… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
The secret of life is to let every segment of it produce its own yield at its own pace. Every period has… — Joan D. Chittister Copy Share Image
If the spiritual values of human existence at its highest term of development and achievement do not endure, amidst all the changes… — Joseph Alexander Leighton Copy Share Image
The great achievement of Western culture since the Enlightenment is to make many of us peer over the wall and grant some… — James Q. Wilson Copy Share Image
I'm usually the first guy to propose a change because I'm continuing my process. We're in a context, in this business, a… — William Monahan Copy Share Image
Most lives are not distinguished by great achievements. They are measured by an infinite number of small ones. Each time you do… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
At the beginning of the book [The Dissemblers], Ivy [Wilkes] has a long way to go in order to achieve self-sufficiency. Although… — Liza Campbell Copy Share Image
Thanks to feminism, women can now acquire status in two ways: through marriage or their own achievements. Cure cancer or marry the… — Katha Pollitt Copy Share Image
A foreign policy aimed at the achievement of total security is the one thing I can think of that is entirely capable… — George F. Kennan Copy Share Image
The biological factors underlying race differences in sports have consequences for educational achievement, crime and sexual behavior. — J. Philippe Rushton Copy Share Image
“While turning off the Desoto Solar Farm in the area where President Obama was touring was the right thing to do, I… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
I don't see what's so good about being genuine. Clog dancing is genuine. Isn't being fake more of an achievement? At least… — Emma Forrest Copy Share Image
And so, as they climb the ladder of achievement, I'd simply say, remember what Barbara Bush told those girls at Wellesley: "What… — George H. W. Bush Copy Share Image
There are so many different ways in which someone is 'intelligent.' In my opinion this doesn't always have to be measured by… — Stacey Solomon Copy Share Image
The quality of the will to power is, precisely, growth. Achievement is its cancellation. To be, the will to power must increase… — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
“What made America great was her ability to transform her own dream into hope for all mankind. America did not tell the… — Nicolas Sarkozy Copy Share Image
It seemed romantic but also tragic - people would be winning but then lose it all, or crash but fight on, break… — David Millar Copy Share Image
You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep… — Tom Jordan Copy Share Image
Confidence is a very important factor in achieving success. You have to believe in yourself first, then believe in what you do… — D RAnil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
Most important, [research on affirmative action] has completely failed to show that affirmative action ever closes the academic gap between minorities and… — Shelby Steele Copy Share Image
That is the charm of a map. It represents the other side of the horizon where everything is possible. It has the… — Rosita Forbes Copy Share Image
The U.S. space program is vitally important, and Alabama and MSFC continue to play an integral role in redefining the boundaries of… — Katie Britt Copy Share Image
The recognized achievements of some Negroes, despite rigid racial barriers, indicate that society by its prejudices may be depriving itself of valuable… — Kenneth Clark Copy Share Image
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
Perhaps the main, as well as the least obvious, achievement of the Middle Ages, was the creation of the experimental spirit, or… — George Sarton Copy Share Image
... We in the USA have been depending on prayers, pleading, and self-abasement to a deity to bring us magical advantages, and… — James Randi Copy Share Image
You must master your time rather than becoming a slave to the constant flow of events and demands on your time. And… — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
Marcus Buckingham has a keen sense of what it takes to excel, and he backs his insights with an impressive body of… — Richard M. Kovacevich Copy Share Image
Set realistic goals and start on a small note. One step at one time - that should be your mantra. Starting on… — Anil Sinha Copy Share Image
Realizing who we are and what we may become assures us that with God nothing really is impossible. From the time we… — Howard W. Hunter Copy Share Image
Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published… — Joyce Carol Oates Copy Share Image
The solution of the difficulties which formerly surrounded the mathematical infinite is probably the greatest achievement of which our age has to… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
One of my proudest achievements is that when an authoritative book about Hungarian literature came out about a decade ago, there was… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
Every successful man or great genius has three particular qualities in common. The most conspicuous of these is that they all produce… — Walter Russell Copy Share Image
If you said to me that in your first year in the Premier League you can win the Player of the Year,… — Ruben Dias Copy Share Image
Of all the inventions that have helped to unify China perhaps the airplane is the most outstanding. Its ability to annihilate distance… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy. Your Ability To Overcome Unfavorable Situations Will Provide You With Time To Demonstrate Your True Strength And Determination… — Pacifiersucker Copy Share Image
In endeavor itself there is a certain dynamic entertainment, affording an illusion of useful purpose. With achievement the illusion is dispelled. Man's… — Rafael Sabatini Copy Share Image
My concentration was really on getting to university and becoming a doctor. My parents let me know that school marks were important.… — Roger Bannister Copy Share Image
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