Quotes About Dedication

Grittier students are more likely to earn their diplomas; grittier teachers are more effective in the classroom. Grittier soldiers are more likely to complete their training, and grittier salespeople are more likely to keep their jobs. The more challenging the domain, the more grit seems to matter.

I write back to all the soldiers who write to me and send them posters and calendars.

When I was in the Army, 100 percent of our effort was to really be sharp, and soldiers, we were under live fire all the time.

For some individuals - some soldiers, some contractors - combat provides a kind of purpose and meaning beyond which all else potentially pales in comparison.

I perform for soldiers because they are important.

In 'LoC,' I was returning to a war film after 'Border,' and I had to put myself into the hearts and minds of our soldiers.

Firefighters are indispensable foot soldiers here at home.

There's soldiers out there every day that are doing heroic things... We don't need to create them.

I'm pretty actively involved with the military because I think they're incredible human beings. If I can give back to them for what they're doing for us, it's a good thing. And I think to have happy soldiers, you need to feed them well.

I love soldiers. They are my kids, they are my children.

When you think of the sacrifices our firefighters make, think about the service of soldiers in foreign lands and listen to their lives, you have to be careful that whatever you do, don't cast a shadow on what these great people do.

As an MP of Mathura, I know the fact that there are many soldiers from Mathura who have sacrificed their life for the country.

Our soldiers show every single day that they are more than good enough.

She has a lot of Team Minaj soldiers, and they ride for her. She's genuinely about her fans; she just makes sure that she answers questions, and plays around with them.

I think, generally, the NCOs and officers in a platoon or company want to take care of their soldiers, and they understand it doesn't run from nine to five, like in the civilian world.

I met children who want to be social workers, lawyers, doctors, community activists and soldiers so they can help their people rise above still difficult economic circumstances.

My sole focus as far back as I can remember was all about my dream to become a singer.

I'm their sole parent, and there is nothing more important than being the best father I can be.

When you're an artist, you're working, literally, for the sole purpose of art, and when people discredit you, it's probably the most disrespectful thing you can do.

Acting is what I do. It's not what I solely define myself as.

When it comes to losing with United, I feel solely responsible for it. I can't help it. My brain will work like mad after a defeat. I want to know where I have made the wrong decisions, how I could have changed things for this fantastic club.

When I sit down to begin penciling a page, most of the hard work for me is done. I can concentrate solely on my art from that point on, which is the fun part!

I learned guitar solely for the purpose of meeting women. I'd heard it's a great lady-catcher.

I was that kid that did dance, singing, pageants. I did everything pretty much across the board, so it was kind of an adjustment solely doing music.