Quotes about Achievement

I wonder how many times people give up just before a breakthrough - when they are on the very brink of success.

The commissioning of the Kaleshwaram project, a man-made wonder, in record time has invited global attention.

There have been some terrific player's names being bandied around that I am being compared to and that is great. I am just able, touch wood, to take it in my stride. That's how I am. I am not embarrassed or pressurised by it. It is just great and I want to do as well as they did.

I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.

Everything I've done in my career is a result of growing up in rural Oklahoma, because if I hadn't had the training from Mama and Daddy to work hard, to do what I'm told, to take directions, to mind and to do a good job at anything I set out to do, then I wouldn't be where I am today.

I didn't work hard to sit down and not work.

I couldn't believe I was in the big leagues. I also knew that I have to work hard every single day to stay in the big leagues. One thing is getting to the big leagues; another thing is to stay.

I have a great, great company. I employ thousands of people. And I'm very proud of the job I did.

You're always going to believe in yourself, and I have to thank God for that, but it's pretty hard to believe that you can make it to the big leagues and that you can possibly get 200 hits three years in a row. I feel very proud.

I'm thrilled with how my career is evolving.

No athlete is crowned but in the sweat of his brow.

The pleasure of expecting enjoyment is often greater than that of obtaining it, and the completion of almost every wish is found a disappointment