Plutarch Quotes

I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

I don't intend to stay around any longer than I feel I can be No. 1.

Experience is knowledge; but knowledge, when it is sought only as a material resource, is not always a blessing. Experience is wisdom; but wisdom, with those who lack vision, is not always power. Experience is tolerance; but tolerance, when it is induced by apathy, is not in the least a virtue.

Wisdom alone is true ambition's aim, wisdom is the source of virtue and of fame; obtained with labour, for mankind employed, and then, when most you share it, best enjoyed.

You move forward through knowledge. You prevail through knowledge. I love the word 'prevail.' Prevail!

The true grandeur and excellence of a prince ... does not consist in honors, in gold, in purple, and other luxuries of fortune, but in prudence, wisdom and knowledge.

I want to understand everything so I can put myself in a position to be successful.

To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success.

Every level that I have ever competed on, I have risen to the top.

Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.

Our goal, simply stated, is to be the best.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Everybody wants to be great at something.

Success is the person who year after year reaches the highest limits in his field.

Information is not knowledge, and knowledge is not wisdom. Reading - even browsing - an old book can yield sustenance denied by a database search. Patience is a virtue, gluttony a sin.

If you want to be like the greats, you learn from the greats.

Determine to become one of the best. Sufficient money will almost automatically follow if you get to be one of the 'best' in your chosen field, whatever it is.

Knowledge is not just power - it is control.

Knowledge is power.

The longer you live and the more you learn, the more clearly you will feel the difference between the few men who are truly great and the mere virtuosi.

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability.

I'd rather win than be a showman.

The idea for which this nation stands will not survive if the highest goal free man can set themselves is an amiable mediocrity. Excellence implies striving for the highest standards in every phase of life.

Wisdom outweighs any wealth.