Quotes About Excellence

I felt like when I retired, I was still one of the best in the world and competing at the highest level. I think it's best to bow out and have people remember you at your peak.

The only two times we have peaked above world average is when we got to No. 1 in the world in 2011 and when we got to No. 2 in the world in 2004 under Michael Vaughan.

Fats - very funny man, but every note that he played was like a pearl.

You need to be really great at your job. You need a strong network of peers, and you need a strong network of mentors.

There's nothing wrong with being respected by your peers. There's nothing wrong with trying to do your best. There's nothing wrong with success. There's not even anything wrong with trying to get a raise. There's nothing wrong with that.

College atheletes used to get a degree in bringing your pencil.

The Peninsula - it's a combination of great service and good design.

I wanted to go down as one of the best running backs to ever play at Penn State.

Kobe is worth every penny, and I'd never had any doubt that he'd contribute to this team.

Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people.

First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.

I don't care what other people say. I fight every day to be the best player I can.

You hear all these people saying, 'Oh, Pep, what a good manager he is.' Forget about it. Cruyff was the best, by far.

For me personally, Pep Guardiola is the best coach in the world.

Pep Guardiola tactically brings a gift that is second to none in the world.

There are a lot of great players out there, but this guy - to be able to coach a guy like Jabrill Peppers is a real joy... There's nothing he can't do. It's the darndest thing I've ever seen.

In every match, I want to give my 100 per cent.

Against each player, I will give 100 per cent. I give my best in every game.

As long as you are putting 100 per cent in week in, week out, no one can say anything.

Olympic champions should be 100 per cent athletes who have made the sacrifices.

My job is to give 100 per cent so that I can walk away completely satisfied with the race I put together irrespective of placings.

When I go on to the field, it is also like my office. I have to give my 100 per cent, and I have to be really committed to it. It's all about winning.

Blackstone is not really a business per se. It's a mission to be the best.

I try to be committed, always. When I do something, I like to do it 100 per cent.