Neil Simon Quotes

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

Maybe I'm competitive. I just feel like I have this gift that I've been given. It's like, "Someone unwrap it! Here it is!" That drive can't be held down. I have a lot of ambition.

We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents.

A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.

To win you must have talent and desire ­ but desire is first.

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.

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.

Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls.

Ambition can take the place of everything - even sex.

Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement.

I don't think about goals and records. Competition is what keeps me playing.

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Desire! That's the one secret of every man's career. Not education. Not being born with hidden talents. Desire.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart.

I've known lots of people that are talented and nothing happens. It's not about talent, it's relentless drive.

If you have a burning ambition and desire, absolutely anything can be achieved.

Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.

The first principle of success is desire - knowing what you want. Desire is the planting of your seed.

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

That's what this game is about, man. Wanting to perform. Wanting to win.

I think since I've been like a kid, I love to compete.

Ambition is a beautiful thing.

Guys are so good. It's just about how badly you want it. I want it real bad.

Having the chance to be able to fight for something really meaningful - races, championships - that's the absolute priority.