Cutting Quote by Ross Perot
“Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always sit on the edge.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 1992
Excellence requires constant effort; staying at the forefront demands vigilant prioritization.
In simple terms: Great work needs ongoing fight and focus.
Key Takeaway
Maintain focus on high‑impact goals.
Themes
excellence
competition
priorities
Mood
determined
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- market positioning
- team leadership
- innovation cycles
Key Concepts
strategic focus
continuous improvement
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What priorities truly deserve your energy?
- How do you balance vigilance with rest?
A Different Perspective
Constant fighting can lead to burnout.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
