Ralph Marston - Charles Churchill - Epictetus - Robert Herrick - Chris Evert - Shaquille O'Neal -
I would rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent than in the extent of my powers and dominion. Alexander the Great
Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. Ralph Marston
The danger chiefly lies in acting well;
No crime’s so great as daring to excel. Charles Churchill, 1731-64, The Candidate
One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent. Epictetus
Each must in virtue strive for to excel. That man lives twice that lives the first life well. Robert Herrick
I’m not an overly ambitious person; I don’t feel like I have to excel. Chris Evert
Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do. Shaquille O’Neal