Evan Esar Quotes

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.

You can have all the talent in the world, but without determination, you won't get very far.

Work harder than anybody you've ever seen. That's what I believe.

I feel that if you have the talent and are hard working, then no one can stop you.

I am of the philosophy that if you work really hard and focus on things, you will get there in some form or fashion.

I base my game on work-rate and determination, that's what has helped me work up the leagues in previous years.

I'm the champion, and to stay ahead, I have to work harder.

It doesn't matter if I'm in a boardroom pitching to a group, attempting to perfect the latte heart, or stopping a running back on 4th and 2. If I'm passionate and willing to devote the time and effort to something; I'm unstoppable.

Ambition beats genius 99% of the time

You combine hard work, creativity, and self-determination, and things start to happen.

Inspiration and work ethic - they ride right next to each other.

Excellence isn't achieved without inspiration and perspiration. You've got to have both.

You'd be surprised how many shortcomings can be overcome by hustle.

Carry on any enterprise as if all future success depended on it.

We see the people that have got stars in their eyes, but if you've really got what it takes, you can get from, say the beginnings, to the top in about five years.

For anyone aspiring to be anything, I would like them to realise dreams require work. So work big time.

If you continue to work hard, let that be the fuel to your fire.

Whitney Cummings is one of the hardest working people I know, and she's very motivated.

Talent is a dreadfully cheap commodity, cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work and study.

If you ever want to get anywhere in life, you're going to have to push it, and somebody's going to push you to get there. End of story.

If you put the work in, and you show that you're willing to work hard, you'll succeed.

I will keep working hard!

There's clearly something to be said for success and following through on your commitments.

I had a burning ambition. Otherwise, I wouldn't have accomplished it.

Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal.