Conviction Quote by Scott Westerfeld

“The award goes to her because she has discovered that what we eventually accomplish may depend more on our passion and perseverance than on…

— Angela Duckworth

“The world more often rewards outward signs of merit than merit itself.”

— Anonymous

“She wore a pendent - a glittering D - possibly her initial, or her grade average.”

— Rick Riordan

“I'm rarely good, Merit. But I'm often spectacular.”

— Chloe Neill

“A remarkable woman always makes her mark, because for her, life must be lived remarkably.”

— Gift Gugu Mona

“It has never been my goal to impress anyone but myself. That has proven challenging enough.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

“She had taught herself how to knit, and for the mare's scarf - it was green - she had given herself the best grade…

— Antonia Michaelis

“high achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectations.”

— Jack Kinder

“We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something.”

— Marie Curie

“She leaned back a little in her chair and looked at me in silence for a considerable time. Finally she said, “Of all the…

— Robert B. Parker

“She won't know how to fulfill the duties of a noblewoman.' 'She is quite bright. And one could find no fault with her manners.…

— Julia Quinn

“I’m considered something like a graduate student and we get credits for mentoring incoming students. I definitely got lucky with my first assignment”

— Kristen Day