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As for me, I am in pursuit of excellence. I have no time to get old.
Sep 17, 2025
The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.
The pursuit of excellence is the proper vocation of man.
The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.
Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.
My philosophy all my life has been the pursuit of excellence.
As you progress towards enlightenment you will find that you become a winner at anything, not because you are so concerned about winning anymore. You are just concerned about the pursuit of excellence.
The pursuit of excellence is a continuous process through life. Enjoy the pursuit.
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile. Therefore strive for excellence not perfection.
Those who would attain to any marked degree of excellence in a chosen pursuit must work, and work hard for it, prince or peasant.
The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying.
I'm speaking of the pursuit of excellence in all things. All things! Presence of mind and devotion to craft. A great artist has these. A great chef. A great master of tea. There's powerful kung fu in a well-built house or an eloquent letter, but the limit of your imagination is bones breaking and bullets flying.
Everything you say; every thought you entertain; and everything you do has a direction, which serves as an advance or a retreat in respect to your pursuit of excellence. Everything, regardless of size or intent, has bottom-line consequences; therefore, everything counts - this is the golden rule of excellence.
To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.
The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.
Leadership, pure and simple, is the assumption of responsibility for the pursuit of excellence in group life.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
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