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One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. ↗

— Epictetus

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America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor. ↗

— Paul Tsongas

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I do not admire politicians; but when they are excellent in their way, one cannot help allowing them their due. ↗

— Horace Walpole

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If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. ↗

— Thomas J. Watson

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When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. ↗

— Harvey Weinstein

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When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like 'The Artist' that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath? ↗

— Harvey Weinstein

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I know that every good and excellent thing in the world stands moment by moment on the razor-edge of danger and must be fought for. ↗

— Thornton Wilder

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I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion. ↗

— Alexander the Great

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Examples would indeed be excellent things were not people so modest that none will set, and so vain that none will follow them. ↗

— Augustus Hare

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But, I don't want to assume that our tradition of excellence is a guarantee of future excellence. ↗

— Dave Heineman

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