Benjamin N. Cardozo Quotes

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor.

I want to excel at something, to follow through, to not be afraid.

We truly believe with hard work, dedication and perseverance, we can become the best at what we do. No one wants to become mediocre.

Average is very acceptable in our society but I don't think the angels are applauding. If you are determined to be excellent, to not back out of it, you will reap a harvest in your life.

Dreams do come true, but not without the help of others, a good education, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lean in.

Work hard with passion and courage. Life is a marathon of contribution. You really must work hard to accomplish something... Find your passion and get good at it.

Thou didst thy best, that is success.

Finally, there is more genuine joy in climbing the hill of success, even though sweat may be spent and toes may be stubbed, than in aimlessly sliding down the path to failure. If a straight, honorable path has been chosen, the gaining of the summit yields lasting satisfaction. The morass of failure, if through laziness, indifference or other avoidable fault, yields nothing but ignominy and sorrow for self and family and friends.

I love to strive to be good at stuff that's really hard.

I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.

Well, I wouldn't say that I was in the great class, but I had a great time while I was trying to be great.

I'm not a genius; I'm a worker.

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

You just go out and compete and try to earn whatever you can. I'm looking to get better every single day I set foot on this field.

I am living proof that the American dream still exists. It is still alive and well. There is only one trick, you have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and work very, very hard.

There are few things that you can't do as long as you are willing to apply yourself.

Should you be so unfortunate as to suppose you are a genius, and that 'things will come to you,' it would be well to undeceive yourself as soon as possible. Make up your mind that industry must be the price of all you obtain, and at once begin to pay down.

As long as you try your best, that is all that matters. You don't have to be the fastest runner or top of the class.

You just have to go as far as you can go. Everyone works his way up.

I'd rather stay out of the limelight until I've done something I feel proud of.

I don't feel like I've nearly got to the place where I'm ready to even slow down.

My family and I had to overcome a lot to get where we are today.

I've done a lot of work to get where I'm at, but I have to keep working.

I've had a normal life, but I have struggled to get here. It hasn't been handed to me and it hasn't been easy.