Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds. Thomas Dunn English
Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. C. Archie Danielson
The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory. Marcus T. Cicero
Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I see, but cannot reach, the height That lies forever in the light. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
They please, are pleas'd, they give to get esteem Till, seeming blest, they grow to what they seem. Oliver Goldsmith
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all. Elizabeth I
Be nice to people on your way up because you might meet 'em on your way down. John Dryden
Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.
Mark TwainPower tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Lord ActonPolitics is war without bloodshed, while war is politics with bloodshed.
Mao Tse-TungLife without liberty is like a body without spirit.
Kahlil GibranIn order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.
Charles de GaulleWe are punished by our sins, not for them.
Elbert HubbardHe who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
Napoleon BonapartePrayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.
Soren KierkegaardDemocracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Robert ByrneDefeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.
George Edward WoodberryFor success, attitude is equally as important as ability. Harry F. Banks
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright
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