Excellence Is Not An Accident Quotes & Sayings

I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men. (1 Tim. 2:1 nkjv — Stephen Kendrick

My favourite pool is located in a remote valley in the eastern Lake District, surrounded by vine-hung cliffs and slippery boulders. It has a torrential sheet waterfall at one end and is almost black in colour, so it appears bottomless, a portal to nowhere. — Sarah Hall

At the end of the day, we need to stop thinking about what we can make of ourselves and start thinking more about who God is, what he has done and is doing in Christ for us and for our neighbors, and how he can use us and our fellow brothers and sisters to be instruments of his gift-giving. — Michael Horton

But to the particular species of excellence men are directed, not by an ascendant planet or predominating humour, but by the first book which they read, some early conversation which they heard, or some accident which excited ardour and emulation. — Samuel Johnson

True success is one of the greatest needs. Success is not something you stumble onto or come to by accident. It is something you must sincerely prepare for. Take a good look at successes, and you'll see he same consistent qualities all the time - qualities of one's character that make one strive for a goal with a standard of unmatched excellence. — Reggie Jackson

Excellence is never an accident; it's the result of intention, effort, intelligence, execution & seeing obstacles as opportunities — D.M. Pratt

I was raised Jewish, my wife was raised Catholic. Though we respect each other's heritage, and while many of our friends are deeply religious, we have chosen to focus on our similarities, not our differences. We teach our children compassion, charity, honesty and the benefits of hard work. — Steven Levitan

Excellence is never an accident. — Jerold Panas

Leadership success means your mission and vision must outlive you, but this will not happen by accident. We have enough stories around us to prove that lasting legacies have to be well managed, planned and structured for continuity. If not, you will carry your name, success and influence to the grave, only leaving short-lived memories of your achievements and impact. — Archibald Marwizi

No man should ever completely realize his dreams. What else would there then be to live for? — David Gemmell

The important question is, what will your wear for a wedding dress, Alexia? You look horrible in white. — Gail Carriger

We can't achieve excellence through talent alone. Or merely by making technological improvements. We can't even buy our way to excellence, no matter how much money we have available to spend. More dollars will never do it. We have to develop a strong corporate conscience. Ethical muscle. And that doesn't happen by accident either. — Price Pritchett

Bad smells made her angry, they were a personal affront. — Louise Erdrich

Now i know what it feels like being Ryan Bingham — Ariel Seraphino

Their accents must have been hard for her to follow, and their faces, matted under the grime, were haunted by a permanent wariness, a mixture of anger and fear. — Anne Perry

You are what you do repeatedly every day. If excellence is something you're striving for, then it's not an accident. It's a habit. — Greg Plitt

Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny. — Aristotle.

Peace and prosperity are inversely proportional to the level of taxation. — John Pugsley

An upright character is of greater worth than the gold of Ophir. Without it none can rise to an honorable eminence. But character is not inherited. It cannot be bought. Moral excellence and fine mental qualities are not the result of accident. The most precious gifts are of no value unless they are improved. The formation of a noble character is the work of a lifetime and must be the result of diligent and persevering effort. God gives opportunities; success depends upon the use made of them. - Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 222, 223. — Ellen G. White

At the beginning of this War megalomania was the only form of sanity. — Winston Churchill

Many teachers, especially those in more affluent communities, believe they are treated no better than a customer-service representative at a store. — Rachel Simmons

I keep smiling, giving Ash a little wink before turning around. Daemon stood there with two cups, one eyebrow arched.
"Bad little Kitten," he murmured.
Grinning, I stretch up and kissed him. — Jennifer L. Armentrout

Give me an ear and I will give you a Voice ... — Khalil Gibran

A service culture doesn't happen by accident. The company is always a reflection of the person at the helm. Their attitude, their values, and their commitment to service excellence will drive the actions of others in the organization. Always has ... always will. — Mac Anderson

I'm using my degree. You know, I studied English and American literature in college, and now I'm an American poet. — Eileen Myles

Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. — Paul J. Meyer