Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.
Michael Johnson
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
Moliere
I have no regrets, because I’ve done everything I could to the best of my ability.
Robert Redford
Collective action remains the best way of renewing the march towards the great trinity of liberty, equality, and solidarity.
Guy Standing
The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.
Elbert Hubbard
The best way to learn is by doing. The only way to build a strong work ethic is getting your hands dirty.
Alex Spanos
Our job is to convince guys that our way is the best way to cross the road. The tactics and training and facilities are important, but I still have to convince you.
Pep Guardiola
Some people have been kind enough to call me a fine artist. I’ve always called myself an illustrator. I’m not sure what the difference is. All I know is that whatever type of work I do, I try to give it my very best. Art has been my life.
Norman Rockwell
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.
Plautus
Many senators have developed a canny sense of what will play best for the audience.
Jessica Savitch
‘Chef’ doesn’t mean that you’re the best cook, it simply means ‘boss.’
Tom Colicchio
We’re very simple people at Apple. We focus on making the world’s best products and enriching people’s lives.
Tim Cook
The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.
Malala Yousafzai
The United States is the world’s best hope, but if you fetter her in the interests and quarrels of other nations, if you tangle her in the intrigues of Europe, you will destroy her power for good and endanger her very existence.
Henry Cabot Lodge
I look my best when I’m totally free, on holiday, walking on the beach.
Rosamund Pike
I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.
Elon Musk
I think friendship is more important than love, but that love that grows out of friendship is the very best of all.
Jane Green
In every aspect of life, have a game plan, and then do your best to achieve it.
Alan Kulwicki
We have to keep winning and looking good and keep fighting the best competition out there.
Errol Spence Jr.
There’s nothing more stressful than your stomach growling. But interestingly enough, some of my best writing came when I was poor and hungry – living off water and oatmeal, mind clear.
Chadwick Boseman
The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. Life is a learning process and you have to try to learn what’s best for you. Let me tell you, life is not fun when you’re banging your head against a brick wall all the time.
John McEnroe
I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself – that is the best combination.
Judi Dench
As long as you try your best, that is all that matters. You don’t have to be the fastest runner or top of the class.
Penny Lancaster
The Negro League had some of the best players in history. Satchel Paige was probably one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, and many believe catcher Josh Gibson was a better hitter than Babe Ruth.
Mark Kurlansky
Laughter is the best medicine – unless you’re diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.
Jasper Carrott
