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    What we don't need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.

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I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.

by Jonas Salk Found in: Achievement Quotes,
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None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard read more

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.

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luck is what happens , when the preparation meets the opportunity.

luck is what happens , when the preparation meets the opportunity.

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Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by read more

Alec Issigonis (we refuse to use the plutocratic terms 'sir' or 'doctor') said a camel is a horse designed by committee. If it was God's committee
for an animal adapted to communities without water..
it was a divine consensus.

by O Anna Niemus Found in: Achievement Quotes,
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Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of read more

Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.

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It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

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Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was read more

Many times I wondered whether my achievement was worth the loneliness I experienced, but now I realize the price was small.

by Gordon Parks Found in: Achievement Quotes,
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There is no great achievement that is not the result of patient working and waiting.

There is no great achievement that is not the result of patient working and waiting.

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It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.

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