"It was an utterly phenomenal achievement." — David McCullough

"It was an utterly phenomenal achievement."

— David McCullough

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96 Quotes by David McCullough

David McCullough has 96 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:

There is only one person who can measure your success. That person is you.
Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.
Washington had performed his role to perfection. It was no enough that a leader look the part; by Washington's rules,…
In fact, it was the largest expeditionary force of the 18th century. The largest, most powerful force ever set forth…
The first of all qualities of a general is courage.
Washington was a man of exceptional, almost excessive self-command, rarely permitting himself any show of discouragement or despair.
The preparations were elaborate and mammoth in scale, and Washington threw himself into the effort, demanding that not an hour…
They must be cool but determined...he threatened instant death to any man who showed cowardice.
To this noble end the delegates had pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
...Had proven himself a leader of remarkable ability, a man not only of enterprising ideas, but with the staying power…
We must not think of learning as only what happens in schools. It is an extended part of life. The…
Freedom is found through the portals of our nation's libraries.

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More Achievement Quotes

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The important achievement of Apollo was demonstrating that humanity is not forever chained to this planet and our visions go… — Neil Armstrong
Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish. — Marcus Aurelius
If quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, qualitatively it is somewhat less satisfying. — Irving Babbitt
All I've ever ended up with in terms of achievements is the movie, some really stupid anecdotes, a bunch of… — Christian Bale
Accomplishment is socially judged by ill defined criteria so that one has to rely on others to find out how… — Albert Bandura
Our achievements speak for themselves. What we have to keep track of are our failures, discouragements and doubts. We tend… — Ethel Barrymore
The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under… — Samuel Adams
It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage. — Henry Ward Beecher
Goodness is achieved not in a vacuum, but in the company of other men, attended by love. — Saul Bellow
You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible! — Ezra Taft Benson
The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by… — Ezra Taft Benson
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. — Irving Berlin

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