“There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.” ~ Nelson Mandela
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ~ Epictetus
“Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~ Dalai Lama
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” ~ Confucius
“If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires.” ~ Malcolm Gladwell
“There is nothing, right or wrong, which belief plus burning desire cannot make real. These qualities are free to everyone.” ~ Napoleon Hill
“You will get what you want, when you stop making excuses on why you don’t have it. ” ~ Unknown
“It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.” ~ Helen Keller
“Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.” ~ Wilfred Peterson
“It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” ~ Seneca
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” ~ Vince Lombardi
“Before you begin climbing that ladder of success, make sure it’s leaning towards the window of opportunity you desire!” ~ Tracy Brinkmann
“Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.” ~ H. L. Hunt
“A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving.” ~ Ayn Rand
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” ~ Mario Andretti
“A desire can overcome all objections and obstacles.” ~ Gunderson
“A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.” ~ William Hazlitt
“A man of ability and the desire to accomplish something can do anything.” ~ Donald Kircher
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” ~ Og Mandino
