I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

You need to get one thing done well, or else you don't have permission to do anything else.

No crime is so great as daring to excel.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon.