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“Remarkable contributions are typically spawned by a passionate commitment to transcendent values such as beauty, truth, wisdom, justice, charity, fidelity, joy, courage and honor.”

Quote by Gary Hamel

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Gary Hamel

Gary Hamel, born on January 1, 1954, is an outstanding management scholar and strategic consultant. He has extensive research and practical experience in the fields of corporate strategy and innovation. Hamel is renowned for his unique insights into strategic thinking and leadership, and his writings and consulting work have had a profound impact on global corporate management. more

“Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, we were here. Before the pen of Jefferson etched across the pages of history the majestic words of the Declaration of Independence, we were here. If the inexpressible cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. We will win our freedom because the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands.”

Source: The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.:

“Seldom has a battle, in which greater numbers were not engaged, been so important in its consequences as that of Cowpens.”

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Book:The life of George Washington: commander in chief of the American forces, during the war which established the independence of his country, and first president of the United States

Source: The life of George Washington: commander in chief of the American forces, during the war which established the independence of his country, and first president of the United States

“The Civil Rights movement should thank God for Bull Connor. He's helped it as much as Abraham Lincoln.”

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Author:John F. Kennedy

“Only the mediocre are always at their best. If your standards are low, it is easy to meet those standards every single day, every single year. But if your standard is to be the best, there will be days when you fall short of that goal. It is okay to not win every game. The only problem would be if you allow a loss or a failure to change your standards. Keep your standards intact, keep the bar set high, and continue to try your very best every day to meet those standards. If you do that, you can always be proud of the work that you do.”