Orison Swett Marden Quotes

I can't tell you if one day I'll be standing up there with an Oscar or directing, but I am going to be the best human being I possibly can.

If I can be in a position of power and influence, and be able to make my present better, then I want to do that.

I went from thinking I could be a manager to thinking I could do something much bigger than that.

Here's what you must do. It's pretty simple, really, but I didn't say easy. It's what sets those who succeed apart from those who don't: You must have a sincere and burning desire to achieve what you dream, dedicate yourself to making progress, and take control of your circumstances to change your body.

The goals you don't set reveal the dreams you don't do.

Am I ambitious? I used to be afraid of that word but now I think ambition is a good thing.

Hard work and a good education will take you further than any government program.

I think that anyone who's pushed to do the very best that they can is privileged. It's a luxury.

I'm always moving forward.

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

I always want to grow and top myself.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

I always work with a goal - and the goal is to improve as a player and a person. That, finally, is the most important thing of all.

One of the best things about growing up in New Zealand is that if you are prepared to work hard and have faith in yourself, truly anything is possible.

After 13 years, I couldn't accept to be number two.

Decide exactly what you want to achieve. Do you want to help people, or do you want to be powerful?

I really just want to do the best at everything I do. I just want to have all the great people around me that I feel is family, as well as my friends, and I have an amazing girlfriend. I think having love in your life is most important.

Dreams grow if you grow.

Regardless of who you are, what sport you chose, or how much success you achieved, playing the game is all about getting you ready for life.

The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame; it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.

I try to associate myself as just being myself - and being a person, an American citizen, going out there every day and just trying to be successful.

My mother was a secretary that elevated herself to having her own international company, my father elevated himself to an NBA player and perennial all-star. So I learned from my parents that it's about hard work, about both of them getting their education, putting people first and leading a life of integrity.

Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases.

I think I owe it to myself to put my best effort forward and prove how good I can be.

I think the American Dream says that anything can happen if you work hard enough at it and are persistent, and have some ability. The sky is the limit to what you can build, and what can happen to you and your family.