A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes but to get into accord with them: they are legitimately what directs his conduct in the world.
Sigmund Freud

A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
Niccolo Machiavelli

All men should strive to learn before they die, what they are running from, and to, and why.
James Thurber

Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.
Richard Rorty

As president of Iraq, I shall strive to represent the diversity of a country that has too often in the past denied difference.
Jalal Talabani

As the leaders and decision-makers of this great state, it is our responsibility to strive for perfection.
Roy Barnes

As we talk about the need to foster academic achievement, we must recognize and reward those who strive academically, just as we honor athletic champions. Meeting the President of the United States is just the honor we should bestow on our academic champions.
Brad Sherman

Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer, simpler state of being which we may strive to attain.
Doug Coupland

Brazilian music has many of the ingredients that I strive for in my own music: Strong melodies and a disciplined but intense rhythmic concept, and interesting harmonies.
Chuck Mangione

But since the world, which thou art to strive against, is not without thee, but within thee, it follows, that it is also to be conquered not without, but within thee.
Johann Arndt

Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.
Buddha

Children are completely egoistic; they feel their needs intensely and strive ruthlessly to satisfy them.
Sigmund Freud

Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Competition is very good... as long as its healthy. It's what makes one strive to be better.
Christine Lahti

Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive; plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live. When people fall into danger, they are then able to strive for victory.
Sun Tzu

Don't strive to be perfect. Strive for excellence.
Victoria Principal

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.
Abraham Lincoln

Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.
Abraham Tucker

Each must in virtue strive for to excel; That man lives twice that lives the first life well.
Robert Herrick

Everyday I strive to, at least, recognise my short-comings and the things I have to do to be the best person that I can possibly be.
Alexander O'Neal