The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
Racism may be as systemic as it always was. It is the great problem of America. It’s the one stumbling block that I don’t believe was ever smoothed over.
The pen and the written word hold a great deal of power.
What is wonderful about great literature is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man who wrote.
Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection.
My scientific studies have afforded me great gratification; and I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work.
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
Celebrity is a word I take great umbrage with. I’m actively anti-celebrity.
I am not a big fan of Mike Tyson. I almost idolized him for what he did in the ring – he was such a great fighter. But his behavior out of the ring… he needed to realize he was in the public eye, and there is a responsibility.
The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by.
It’s easy to relax and get comfortable but you can’t be comfortable if you want to be great.
I’ve changed my diet a few times. Now I’m trying to eat more protein. I eat little meals throughout the day. I love food, so I still give myself great meals. Also, when I’m busy, it’s easy to lose weight.
Behind every great man there is a suprised woman.
I just feel like I’m the luckiest person in the world being able to do what I love and be able to do it all day every day if I like, you know, I mean it’s great, I love it.
Our Generation has had no Great war, no Great Depression. Our war is spiritual. Our depression is our lives.
Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater.
A great age of literature is perhaps always a great age of translations.
It’s always nice when people appreciate your work because it means you’ve affected them, which is great. And so that feels good.
The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and must therefore be treated with great caution.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
There are hurdles, there are handicaps, hardships you have to face in life, but you hope for a great future.
To become a great player, you’ve got to show real dedication and commitment to football, and you’ve got to be very humble and hard-working. And, above all, you’ve got to fight to make your dreams come true.
The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.
To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan… believe… act!
Love is a great beautifier.
