For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve.
-- Aristotle
BC 384-322, Greek Philosopher
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We live in deeds, not years: In thoughts not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.
-- David Bailey
1938-, British Photographer
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Every man who is high up loves to think that he has done it all himself; and the wife smiles, and lets it go at that.
-- Sir James M. Barrie
1860-1937, British Playwright
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Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.
-- Thomas A. Bennett
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It's no use saying, ''We are doing our best.'' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.
-- Winston Churchill
1874-1965, British Statesman, Prime Minister
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My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me.
-- Winston Churchill
1874-1965, British Statesman, Prime Minister
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Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
-- Confucius
BC 551-479, Chinese Ethical Teacher, Philosopher
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It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
-- Morarji Desai
1896-18, Indian Statesman, Prime Minister
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