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Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best read more
Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances.
Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by read more
Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by committee. If it was God's committee
for an animal adapted to communities without water..
it was a divine consensus.
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of read more
Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.
The mode by which the inevitable comes to pass is effort.
The mode by which the inevitable comes to pass is effort.
So much to do, so little done, such things to be.
So much to do, so little done, such things to be.
The future is not a gift -- it is an achievement.
The future is not a gift -- it is an achievement.
For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.
For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.
I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do read more
I'm glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again