Sam Elliott Quotes

Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.

There was no question that in our house doing well, doing it the right way, school, sports - there was an expectation. One of the things I've taken away from that is that I'm unafraid to expect a fair amount from people. It makes them so much better - you're doing them a disservice if you don't.

All great careers are carved out by the sword.

To me, there's no honor to say, 'I'm going to start.' As long as you're getting minutes, you're closing games, that shows more of the value to the team than to say you're a starter.

I love taking the new ball, but you've got to earn that right.

With 'Black Panther,' it was like stepping up to the plate, working crazy hours, and still bringing your best to the table every time.

We just take pride that our sons have worked hard and they handle their position as a quarterback.

It's a great feeling to be captaining the Sunrisers team. It's really an honour for me, and I am looking forward to do the job.

Ambition is important. Of course you can't get anywhere without talent, but there are a lot of talented people. To succeed, you have to be the most ambitious talented person.

I always had to prove myself through my actions. Be a cheerleader. Be class president. Be the editor of the newspaper.

Work hard and never make excuses.

My dad has always been really helpful. He taught me that talent is a bonus, but persistence is what wins out.

I'm a believer in paying your dues.

Getting to the top is not so easy; staying there is more difficult.

The message I really want to get out there is that I'm someone who works hard, gets the most out of his talent, off the course has a great family life.

On the other hand, I have devoted so much energy to reach the top that I accept the stress of being there.

One must work; one must work. I have done what I could.

I've worked hard all my life. You have to if you want to get things done.

My dad said to me, 'Work hard and be patient.' It was the best advice he ever gave me. You have to put the hours in.

If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker.

My perception is that I've never done anything but work really hard.

If you want to succeed at any job, make yourself invaluable. Go the extra mile; make them never be able to imagine what life without you there would be like.

My dad always said that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough.

I know what it takes to get to the top.

I want to believe that those who have been appointed to accomplish this mission will be totally committed, devoting all their skills and determination to their work. I urge you to lend them your support so that, together, we can build that bright future worthy of our country.