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Standards Quotes by John W. Gardner
- Excellence implies striving for the highest standards in every phase of life.
- One exemplary act may affect one life, or even millions of lives. All those who set standards for themselves, who strengthen the bonds of community,…
- We cannot have islands of excellence in a sea of slovenly indifference to standards.
- The idea for which this nation stands will not survive if the highest goal free man can set themselves is an amiable mediocrity. Excellence implies…
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- Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself. — Henry Ward Beecher