Quotes About Standards

Azariel didn't know what to say. Most Frenchmen preferred voluptuous women - whose ample breasts proved how well the next generation would be nurtured, between whose thighs they would take their pleasure. Women, in turn, dressed to appear as plump and fruitful as possible. Some even wore neckbands that, when pulled tight, made their chins look doubled. What kind of man wouldn't want a full-figured wife?

In teaching, the implications are even more profound. They suggest that we shouldn't be raising standards. We should be lowering them, because there is no point in raising standards if standards don't track with what we care about. Teaching should be open to anyone with a pulse and a college degree — and teachers should be judged after they have started their jobs, not before.

By no stretch of the imagination or of standards of genius," Sorokin concluded, "is the 'gifted group' as a whole 'gifted.' " By the time Terman came out with his fourth volume of Genetic Studies of Genius, the word "genius" had all but vanished. "We have seen," Terman concluded, with more than a touch of disappointment, "that intellect and achievement are far from perfectly correlated.

there is something profoundly wrong with the way we make sense of success.

McMahon made use of Veblen's conception of emulation in consumption, whereas Kyrk adopted Mitchell's view that notions of rationality derived from business calculation of profit cannot be applied to households controlled by other standards (1923, p. 144).

We've made hyper motherhood a measure of female success.

A social critic is someone whose work revolves around where and how our successes are failing us.

If our life is built on God's standards and we are responsible and zealous for the things of the kingdom, then we will have persistent success in life and wealth, which will not bring tears

Success is subjective, so define it for yourself. Don't allow your life efforts to be dictated and judged according to other people's standards.

Having a team deliver standards and performance is much easier when they want to be there and want to be led by you.

One woman's definition of success may not be another's. Is success, as the world defines it, an accomplishment in a society this sick?

Discovering passion and purpose requires figuring out what works and what doesn't. Mature, successful people establish their on rules. These rules are measured by only one standard: do they work?

Stand up.Stand out.Stand firm.Stand strong.

Aim to be the blue ribbon best. Have high standards and work to be exceptional. Develop yourself from practice to be a winner at what you do.

Aim to be the blue ribbon best. Develop yourself from practice, to become exceptional. Raise your standards and be the best.

If you want to be outstanding, stop meeting expectations, start exceeding them

So it comes down to scarcity, one product or service having qualities you won't find everywhere or ideally, anywhere. It's the job of every brand to seek that out as their standard, their stamp.

Quality is not for compromise.

Society judges people by their successes. I get attracted by their dedication, simplicity, and humility.

Good enough may be an acceptable end, but it should never be an acceptable goal.

The problem with striving for the best, is that there will be always better than the best.

Compromise is a sign you'll pass on the road to mediocrity.

A smooth lecture... may be pleasant; a good teacher challenges, asks, irritates and maintains high standards - all that is generally not pleasant.

Great teachers have high expectations for their students, but higher expectations for themselves.