I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.Confucius
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.Confucius
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.Confucius
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.Confucius
Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible.Francois de La Rochefoucauld