Some fighters know when to stop on their own and go on to something else, and then some fighters have nothing to go back to after they are finished. Some fighters still have the burning fire and feel that they just need to try one more time. Few can do it.
To desire with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim.
Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don't think you can teach anyone desire. I think it's a gift. I don't know why I have it, but I do.
All noble enthusiasms pass through a feverish stage, and grow wiser and more serene.
To win you must have talent and desire but desire is first.
Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.
When I want a thing, I want it dreadfully.
You've got to have this burning desire in your chest to succeed.
I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.
A fiery soul, which working out its way, Fretted the pygmy-body to decay: And o'er-informed the tenement of clay. A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms...
My whole history of being an actor is unusual and slightly disgraceful because it should be something you burn to do.
