Excellence Quotes

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What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action. — Meister Eckhart
Excellence encourages one about life generally; it shows the spiritual wealth of the world. — George Eliot
One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. — Epictetus
If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from… — Henry Ford
We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre. — Uta Hagen
Perfection is the child of time. — Joseph Hall
Film is the manipulative medium par excellence. When you think back on the history of film and the 20th century, you see the propaganda that's… — Michael Haneke
We often choose a friend as we do a mistress - for no particular excellence in themselves, but merely from some circumstance that flatters our… — William Hazlitt
The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to… — Lee Iacocca
Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a… — Janet Jackson
I'm never pleased with anything, I'm a perfectionist, it's part of who I am. — Michael Jackson
My mother's wonderful. To me she's perfection. — Michael Jackson
It's really fun to see young kids trying to find excellence in themselves. — Jewel
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected. — Steve Jobs
I believe the destiny of your generation - and your nation - is a rendezvous with excellence. — Lyndon B. Johnson
The noblest search is the search for excellence. — Lyndon B. Johnson
Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms. — Samuel Johnson
To be successful you have to be selfish, or else you never achieve. And once you get to your highest level, then you have to… — Michael Jordan
The excellency of every art is its intensity, capable of making all disagreeable evaporate. — John Keats
History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept… — John F. Kennedy

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