Quotes About Dedication

I know no man who feels deeper disgust than I do at the ambition, avarice, and profligacy of the priesthood, as well because every one of these vices is odious in itself, as because each of them separately and all of them together are utterly abhorrent in men making profession of a life dedicated to God.

I've been associated with Macmillan for over 45 years. I'd like to thank them for their continued commitment to my backlist and I look forward to continuing to work with them as they publish my next novel, 'Vicious Circle' in 2013.

I'm vicious. I can be nice off the ice, but on the ice, that's not where it's time to make friends.

In any sport at the top level, if you don't put in the hard work, you can be sure someone else is. It is a vicious circle.

The devoted golfer is an anguished soul who has learned a lot about putting just as an avalanche victim has learned a lot about snow.

I have been trained for three years in Hindustani classical music. I keep humming and many Bollywood co-stars have been victimized by my relentless singing.

I didn't do this for the President. When I had this opportunity, not only was it work, but it was something that I could do, as an actor, for the victims and their families. Something I could give back.

Each of the top goalkeepers has a particular quality to teach me. I look at Diego Lopez, Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, Gianluigi Buffon... they all have tremendous experience and ability, and have spent years proving they are the best.

When I was younger, in my living room, I used to put 'Cats' the stage musical video on and I used to copy Victoria.

Id like to say that if Im playing Shield cricket for Victoria, and Ive put my name up, Im ready to go.

I get up each and every day trying to do my level best to make Victoria a better place.

It's been amazing how this crazy career has been created. I feel that it's been given to me. I wouldn't be anywhere without Victoria's Secret.

If I do something, I want to be the best. And one of the best things you can be is a Victoria's Secret Angel; for me, that's always been a goal.

I don't really celebrate victories. Kobe Bryant just kept playing. Michael Jordan just kept playing.

Super-success is not for everyone, and you will endure weeks and months and years of hard work, obstacles, failures, victories, pain, and any manner of 'negative' experiences to reap the rewards of success, drink from the golden goblet, own the brass ring.

My losses and my victories are in the past. I think of the future. After a fight is over, it's in the past. I always have to go back to the gym and train to improve in all areas, winning or losing. I think I can always do better next time.

I honestly cannot explain why my relationship with fans is so strong but, possibly, it's due to the way I see football. I have always seen it as the result of great sacrifice, sacrifices you make every day for the victories, and hard work.

I always said the same: I try to do my best, to support the team, to score goals, to win victories.

I think the bottom line, even though there are some bumps and bruises here and there, is Kobe will lead you to victories.

Both 'iCarly' and 'Victorious' fans are so hardcore and intense.

The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is paramount to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team.

Every time I get in the ring, I have to give 110 per cent because my opponents have nothing to lose and everything to gain, so I have to make sure I go in there with my A-game and come away with the victory.

The greatest feeling is coming away with a victory, seeing all of your hard work in training camp paying off. That's the best feeling.

I'm a ride or die Biggie fan. I've come out to 'Victory' so many times.