We run courses for government school teachers on Sundays. These teachers pay for their own food and stay; the kind of commitment you find in these people is remarkable.
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Excellence endures and sustains. It goes beyond motivation into the realms of inspiration.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Excellence is a lasting quality that transcends mere motivation and enters the domain of true inspiration.
Azim Premji emphasizes the importance of excellence as not just a fleeting motivation but a deeper, more enduring quality that inspires individuals and drives them to achieve greatness. This quote suggests that while motivation may spark action, true excellence has a lasting impact that can guide and uplift both oneself and others over time.
Themes
ExcellenceMotivationInspirationQualitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to strive for excellence in their studies.
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