Study hard so that you can master technology, which allows us to master nature.
Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to work hard. Just being talented doesn’t mean anything; you can end up wasting it before you realize.
When I say I’m going gangster, I’m working really hard at something.
Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true.
When things get hard you’ve got to run with it, and when things get good you run with it.
I can say the willingness to get dirty has always defined us as an nation, and it’s a hallmark of hard work and a hallmark of fun, and dirt is not the enemy.
Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow.
You have to have a dream, whether big or small. Then plan well, focus, work hard, and be very determined to achieve your goals.
I am very proud of my mom and consider her the most courageous woman I know. With perseverance, sacrifice and hard work, she raised a family of Olympic athletes and gave us the tools and the spirit to succeed. That is something that my brothers and I will always be thankful for.
Some people say, ‘Shah Rukh, you work so hard. Why don’t you sit back with a glass of red wine or go out on the terrace for a smoke?’ But that’s not me.
There are definitely people who disagree with certain creative decisions you make. Pleasing everyone is pretty hard.
A lot of things are going to happen that you can’t necessarily control all the time, but you can control what you do after it happens. So that’s what I try to do, keep my head up, keep moving forward, stay positive and just work hard.
I think it’s hard to describe my style in one sentence. It depends on how I’m feeling. Sometimes I’ll dress more street; other times, I’ll dress more classy. I have so many different ways that I can express myself, so my style is pretty versatile.
For African-Americans, it’s still going to be – some people say double hard – I’d say four times as hard. Be an opportunist. Take advantage of your resources, because the only way to win is with education, self-esteem, having value in yourself.
It’s always hard to deal with injuries mentally, but I like to think about it as a new beginning. I can’t change what happened, so the focus needs to go toward healing and coming back stronger than before.
You can achieve anything you put your mind and hard work to.
Effective networking isn’t a result of luck – it requires hard work and persistence.
Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans – born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.
The sound of colors is so definite that it would be hard to find anyone who would express bright yellow with base notes, or dark lake with the treble.
You see, without hard work and responsibility, there is no American Dream. Hard work lays the foundation. Our solidarity makes work pay – for all of us. For the greater good. That’s what our vision of shared prosperity is all about.
Everything shapes you to be the person you are today. Sometimes hard lessons pay off dividends.
I’ve got three brothers and two sisters. Dad was a plumber who worked really hard to support six children, and Mum was busy at home. The four brothers shared a room, a bunk bed on each side. It wasn’t luxurious.
I come from a very rough background, and I’m saying that if you work hard and dedicate yourself that you can make it, too.
The American economy has been built and sustained by risk-taking entrepreneurs whose pioneering ideas and hard work gave birth to flourishing businesses.
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.
All my stories are about the action of grace on a character who is not very willing to support it, but most people think of these stories as hard, hopeless and brutal.
For me, I think one of the biggest battles is mentally. You have good days, and you have bad days. Randomly, you’ll feel good for weeks, and then all of a sudden, you’ll have a bad day where you’re really sore. And you end up questioning yourself, like, ‘Am I doing the right thing? Why is this so hard?’
I am an ordinary man who worked hard to develop the talent I was given. I believed in myself, and I believe in the goodness of others.
Divorce is hard enough when you’re an adult – never mind when you’re a child. That was probably when my shyness started, when I was at my shyest.
Trust is hard to come by. That’s why my circle is small and tight. I’m kind of funny about making new friends.
And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.
When you play, play hard; when you work, don’t play at all.
No, I don’t believe in hard work. If something is hard, leave it. Let it come to you. Let it happen.
Normal is such a hard word to use, because everyone’s idea of normal is different. Real is what the word is. I think you either live a real life or you live a weird celebrity pseudolife. I think I lead a really real life.
I knew two things from my father: keep working hard, stay humble, and someday you’ll be OK.
I think the American Dream says that anything can happen if you work hard enough at it and are persistent, and have some ability. The sky is the limit to what you can build, and what can happen to you and your family.
I feel very lucky. My family and I have worked hard, and I feel very grateful.
Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order.
That’s the thing about awards – it’s for the people who do all the hard work behind the scenes. An award is just a clap at them.
Part of my act is meant to shake you up. It looks like I’m being funny, but I’m reminding you of other things. Life is tough, darling. Life is hard. And we better laugh at everything; otherwise, we’re going down the tube.
I hope the millions of people I’ve touched have the optimism and desire to share their goals and hard work and persevere with a positive attitude.
If you have extraordinary bread and extraordinary butter, it’s hard to beat bread and butter.
Some things is made by destiny, yes, other things by hard work, but quality you don’t learn. Quality you are born with.
We live in the kind of society where, in almost all cases, hard work is rewarded.
In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardest to come by.
The fruit of your own hard work is the sweetest.
I love driving cars, looking at them, cleaning and washing and shining them. I clean ’em inside and outside. I’m very touchy about cars. I don’t want anybody leaning on them or closing the door too hard, know what I mean?
You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.
I’m very aware there are lots of other people who are just bright and working just as hard, with just the same dedication to make the world a good place.
I noticed that there are no B batteries. I think that’s to avoid confusion, cause if there were you wouldn’t know if someone was stuttering. ‘Yes, hello I’d like some b-batteries.’ ‘What kind?’ ‘B-batteries.’ ‘What kind?’ ‘B-batteries!’ and D-batteries that’s hard for foreigners. ‘Yes, I would like de batteries.’
Just be thankful for what you have in the moment, but most importantly, work hard. The things that you work hard on have a lot of impact.
You have to always continue to strive no matter how hard things get, no matter how troubled you feel. No matter how tough things get, no matter how many times you lose, you keep trying to win.
I’m not a believer of luck. I think opportunity and hard work becomes luck.
Getting an audience is hard. Sustaining an audience is hard. It demands a consistency of thought, of purpose, and of action over a long period of time.
You can’t get there by bus, only by hard work and risk and by not quite knowing what you’re doing. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover will be yourself.
If you work hard and you do your best, you can do anything.
