No matter how carefully you plan your goals they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto.
Parents matter, buildings count, curriculum choices, materials, resources - all these things are important in a top-class education. But, in the end, it comes down to the teachers.
The theoretical understanding of the world, which is the aim of philosophy, is not a matter of great practical importance to animals, or to savages, or even to most civilised men.
There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.
It is a great matter to be in authority over others; for authority, if it be rightly used, will make you feared beyond your actual resources.
Of course, there will be few people who are sympathetic but you don't become a great team overnight, no matter how much money you have at your disposal.
The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters. It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it.
I think it is important to maintain a sense of self and confidence, not letting either falter for the sake of a particular part or project, no matter how great it might be.
The question of religion was a matter for each individual's conscience, and in a great many cases was the outcome of birth or residence in a certain geographical area.
Once you make the majors, it's never a great feeling to go back to the minors - no matter what the circumstances.
I just want to continue to play great football - that's all that matters. I don't really care about the accolades or any of that.
The people that really were important, that mattered, had a great foundation. I had no training. I had to learn while doing, and it was really difficult.
The unsaid message of that endless rack of juniors' pushup bras? No matter what size you are, it still isn't good enough.
Everybody thinks that they're going to time the market, they're going to sharpshoot the market, and buy right at the bottom. The truth of the matter is that nobody is good at it.
If someone can't behave with their colleagues and can't be part of the culture, it doesn't matter how good they are at what they do; they have to be asked to leave.
Any article's good. Long as it's publicity, I think that's all that matters. I think it's advancement for my career.
It is a mistake to expect good work from expatriates for it is not what they do that matters but what they are not doing.
Storytelling is storytelling. Good stories need compelling characters and interesting conflicts. That's the bottom line no matter what medium you're writing for.
Black or white good parts are hard to come by. A good actor with a good opportunity has a shot; without the opportunity it doesn't matter how good you are.
I feel like if you're a really good human being, you can try to find something beautiful in every single person, no matter what.
I put on whatever is comfortable on me. Suit, jeans and tee as long as it's comfortable. It doesn't matter what brand. If it looks good I buy it.
