1,905 Quotes About Effort

  • Author Noam Chomsky
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    Anything that you are achieving that undermines and threatens systems of power will meet with oppression. Systems of power don't say 'thank you.' What's important is not to focus all your efforts on the oppression, but to continue the constructive work.

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  • Author Paul Cameron
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    We had some good spells in the second half, but couldn't capitalize. We gave a lot of effort but ran out of steam. Their goal knocked the stuffing out of us.

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  • Author Pete Carroll
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    I look at that as recognition for the effort from our staff. And congratulations to Karl. He's done a wonderful job getting his program going. He's deserving.

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  • Author Pete Carroll
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    I look at that as recognition for the effort from our staff, ... And congratulations to Karl. He's done a wonderful job getting his program going. He's deserving.

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  • Author Pierre de Coubertin
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    Olympism is not a system - it is a state of mind. This state of mind has emerged from a double cult: that of effort and that of Eurythmy - a taste of excess and a taste of measure combined.

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  • Author Randy Carpenter
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    Once again, we are just inches away from a win, but can't get it accomplished. We played with great effort and a lot of heart, particularly in the second half.

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