You May Also Like / View all maxioms
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
To be great is to be misunderstood.
To be great is to be misunderstood.
Use what talents you possess; The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang read more
Use what talents you possess; The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.
Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.
Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend read more
Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character
Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters.
Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other, on the contrary they are twin sisters.
There ought to be so many who are excellent, there are so few.
There ought to be so many who are excellent, there are so few.
Excellence is in the details. Give attention to the details and excellence will come.
Excellence is in the details. Give attention to the details and excellence will come.
There is a melancholy that stems from greatness.
There is a melancholy that stems from greatness.