Performance Quotes

1516 quotes by 1228 authors

Girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his [Jesus] paths by the guidance of the Gospel. — Benedict of Nursia
The future success of the Marine Corps depends on two factors: first, an efficient performance of all duties to which its officers and men may… — John A. Lejeune
Leaders set high standards. Refuse to tolerate mediocrity or poor performance. — Brian Tracy
It is impossible to produce superior performance unless you do something very different. — John Templeton
Performance leads to recognition. Recognition brings respect. Respect enhances power. Humility and grace in one's moments of power enhances dignity of an organisation, — N. R. Narayana Murthy
I started using film as part of live theatre performance - what used to be called performance art - and I became intrigued by film. — Mike Figgis
Greatness is in the preparation, not in the performance. — Jack Hyles
Productivity and efficiency can be achieved only step by step with sustained hard work, relentless attention to details and insistence on the highest standards of… — J. R. D. Tata
Insomnia is an increasing problem. I've become swayed that sleep disorders are conceivably the most unnoticed, ignored, underrated reason of health as well as performance… — Sean Sullivan
At first a golfer excuses a dismal performance by claiming bad lies. With experience, he covers up with better ones. — Lee P. Brown
Behind every brilliant performance there were countless hours of practice and preparation. — Eric Butterworth
The great piano virtuoso Paderewski was once playing before an audience of the rich and the royal. After a brilliant performance, an elegant lady waxed… — Eric Butterworth
I imagined that it might be awkward to talk to your wife about her performance, so going into it I was a little nervous. But… — Lasse Hallstrom
My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled. — Bill Rodgers
Before every performance, I think I am about to keel over. — Brenda Blethyn
We gave up on the idea of trying to make the record a good representation of the live performance. — John Cale
And one of our points of continuing conversation with our trading partners is the urgency of their taking steps to remove barriers to their improved… — John W. Snow
Yes, there is plenty of hard work for them in addition to that which they do when they appear, smiling and happy, when the curtain… — Florenz Ziegfeld
I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power. — N. R. Narayana Murthy
When performance exceeds ambition, the overlap is called success. — Cullen Hightower

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