The desire of excellence
The desire of excellence is the necessary attribute of those who excel. We work little for a thing unless we wish for it. Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
Moral Excellence
You\’ve got to do
You’ve got to do some work now. Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue. Virtue is about moral excellence. Francis Chan
The will to win,
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius
Moral excellence is the
Moral excellence is the bright consummate flower of all progress. Charles Sumner
Moral excellence is an
Moral excellence is an ornament for personal beauty; righteous conduct, for high birth; success for learning; and proper spending for wealth. Chanakya
Pope has elegantly said
Pope has elegantly said a perfect woman’s but a softer man. And if we take in the consideration, that there can be but one rule of moral excellence for beings made of the same materials, organized after the same manner, and subjected to similar laws of Nature, we must either agree with Mr. Pope, or … Read more
The virtues [moral excellence]
The virtues [moral excellence] therefore are engendered in us neither by nature nor yet in violation of nature; nature gives us the capacity to receive them, and this capacity is brought to maturity by habit. Aristotle
Politicians also have no
Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness. Aristotle
Of cases where a
Of cases where a man is truthful both in speech and conduct when no considerations of honesty come in, from an habitual sincerity of disposition. Such sincerity may be esteemed a moral excellence; for the lover of truth, who is truthful even when nothing depends on it, will a fortiori be truthful when some interest … Read more
Most people would rather
Most people would rather give than get affection. Aristotle