Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes

We aim above the mark to hit the mark.

Small aim is a crime.

There's nothing wrong with shooting for the stars.

If you reach for the highest of ideals, you shouldn't settle for less than the stars.

Reach for the stars.

I believe in the saying, 'If you aim at nothing, you're going to hit nothing.' So if you don't set goals, then you have nowhere to go.

If you're going to set an ambition, set it high.

We want to be better than 7-9. Honestly, 7-9 is not going to cut it.

You shoot as high as you can but if you don't end up there you can still end up accomplishing something great.

If you're going to make rubbish, be the best rubbish in it.

Shoot for the moon - if you miss you'll end up in the stars.

I never had goals to be in the top 10 or top five in the world. I just try to find the borders, find what level I can reach. I have a good team around me, so hopefully it's going to get even better.

It's easier to get to the top when you're shooting for the top.

Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.

Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.

Hitch your wagon to a star

When I do something, I don't want to be second best. That's the right way.

You can never set the bar too high.

I wanted to set new goals, because if you say, 'Oh, I'm world champion,' you don't grow, and you don't keep your level.

I always believe shooting for the stars, and at the very least, you can land on the moon.

The thing I tried to remember when I was younger was 'Do something that's at least as good, if not better, than the last thing you did.' So I started with Brian De Palma and Sean Penn. I had a pretty high bar to start with.

I only scream and scratch when something's only 'really good' or 'good', I want to be great, or let's go home.

Go for the gold: better one great column and some undistinguished ones than constant mediocrity.

We strivin' for perfection.

Demand excellence.