We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general.

What is adequacy? Adequacy is no standard at all.

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.

We don't settle for anything less than excellence.

If You're going to sweep the floor, sweep it better than anybody in town. And if You're going to play the guitar, really, really, really get in it, and don't be jivin'.

I don't work at being ordinary.