He who walks in the middle of the road gets hit from both sides.
—George P. Shultz (1920–2021) American Diplomat, Businessman, Economist
Even now we can draw back. But once we cross that little bridge, we must settle things by the sword.
—Julius Caesar (c.100–44BCE) Roman Statesman, Military General
Nothing of worthy or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart, and with a lame endeavor.
—Isaac Barrow
If you start to take Vienna – take Vienna.
—Napoleon I (1769–1821) Emperor of France
Firmness of purpose is one of the most necessary sinews of character, and one of the best instruments of success. Without it genius wastes its efforts in a maze of inconsistencies.
—Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773) English Statesman, Man of Letters
I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best; they are merely the people who got there first.
—Peter Ustinov (1921–2004) British Actor, Playwright, Director
Obedience is the fruit of faith.
—Christina Rossetti (1830–94) English Poet, Hymn Writer
Love me, please; I love you; I can bear to be your friend. So ask of me anything … I am not a tentative person. Whatever I do I give up my whole self to it.
—Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) American Poet, Playwright, Feminist
I would say to the House, as I said to those who have joined this Government: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival.
—Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British Leader, Historian, Journalist, Author
The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.
—William F. Scolavino
I have brought myself by long meditation to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.
—Benjamin Disraeli (1804–81) British Head of State
If you don’t wake up with something in your stomach every day that makes you think, “I want to make this movie,” it’ll never get made.
—Sherry Lansing (b.1944) American Film Executive
People begin to become successful the minute they decide to be.
—Harvey Mackay (b.1932) American Businessman, Author, Syndicated Columnist
The worth of every conviction consists precisely in the steadfastness with which it is held.
—Jane Addams (1860–1935) American Social Reformer, Feminist
Nothing earthly will make me give up my work in despair.
—David Livingstone (1813–73) Scottish Missionary, Explorer
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
—Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) American Military Leader
Our future and our fate lie in our wills more than in our hands, for our hands are but the instruments of our wills.
—B. C. Forbes (1880–1954) Scottish-born American Journalist, Publisher
The question isn’t “who is going to let me”; it’s “who is going to stop me”.
—Ayn Rand (1905–82) Russian-born American Novelist, Philosopher
Winners are men who have dedicated their whole lives to winning.
—Woody Hayes (1913–87) American Football Coach, Author
Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars.
—Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) American Head of State, Military Leader
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
—Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929–68) American Civil Rights Leader, Clergyman
So will I go in unto the king … and if I perish, I perish.
—The Holy Bible Scripture in the Christian Faith
The teacher is like the candle which lights others in consuming itself.
—Giovanni Ruffini (1807–81) Italian Writer, Patriot
The man who sees both sides of an issue is very likely on the fence or up a tree.
—Unknown
I sincerely wish war was a pleasanter and easier business than it is, but it does not admit of holidays.
—Abraham Lincoln (1809–65) American Head of State
Better that we should die fighting than be outraged and dishonored. Better to die than to live in slavery.
—Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928) British Suffragette Leader
Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can testify: but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed overboard and compelled to sink or swim for himself.
—James A. Garfield (1831–81) American Head of State, Lawyer, Educator
We can do whatever we wish to do provided our wish is strong enough. But the tremendous effort needed – one doesn’t always want to make it – does one? … But what else can be done? What’s the alternative? What do you want most to do? That’s what I have to keep asking myself, in the face of difficulties.
—Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923) New Zealand-born British Author
Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
—Adlai Stevenson (1900–65) American Diplomat, Politician, Orator
Dedication is not what others expect of you, it is what you can give to others.
—Unknown
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