Quotes on Development And Growth

Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow.

Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

To conquer oneself is the best and noblest victory; to be vanquished by one's own nature is the worst and most ignoble defeat.

Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.