#excellence

The idea for which this nation stands will not survive if the highest goal free man can set themselves is an amiable mediocrity. Excellence implies striving for the highest standards in every phase of life. ↗

— John W. Gardner

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Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them. ↗

— John W. Gardner

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Simplicity in character, in manners, in style; in all things the supreme excellence is simplicity. ↗

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. ↗

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. ↗

— Ralph Marston

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It's a nice feeling to go out in the world and look for excellence - the best in man. My subject is very valid. It's about people, and about life. ↗

— LeRoy Neiman

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Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy. ↗

— Joe Paterno

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Excellent firms don't believe in excellence - only in constant improvement and constant change. ↗

— Tom Peters

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Vision is dandy, but sustainable company excellence comes from a huge stable of able managers. ↗

— Tom Peters

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Don't strive to be perfect. Strive for excellence. ↗

— Victoria Principal

#perfect #strive