My philosophy all my life has been the pursuit of excellence. - John Kluge The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying. - David Ogilvy

Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing. - Harriet B Braiker It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential. - Brad Henry

It is my sincere hope that hospitals across Indiana, and America, continue to strive for excellence when it comes to providing medical care. This proposed rule will be harmful to communities who wish to upgrade their medical facilities. - Steve Buyer Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we don't live in a perfect world. - Joyce Meyer Don't strive to be perfect. Strive for excellence. - Victoria Principal If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence. - Linda Yezak

The patient accretion of knowledge, the focusing of all one's energies on some problem in history or science, the dogged pursuit of excellence of whatever kind -- these are right and proper ideals for life. - Michael Dirda My philosophy all my life has been the pursuit of excellence. - John Kluge The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying. - David Ogilvy

I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about... Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important. - Nina Simone The key to pursuing excellence is to embrace an organic, long-term learning process, and not to live in a shell of static, safe mediocrity. Usually, growth comes at the expense of previous comfort or safety. - Josh Waitzkin

A high-speed connection is no more an essential civil right than 3G cell phone service or a Netflix account. Increasing competition and restoring academic excellence in abysmal public schools is far more of an imperative to minority children than handing them iPads. - Michelle Malkin I didn't have friends. No one talked to me. I used to go to the Wyndcroft School (nationally recognized for academic excellence) in Pottstown, and when I moved to Wyomissing, I didn't know anybody. - Taylor Swift