John Ruskin Quotes

A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it without effort.

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Author Profession: Writer

Nationality: English

Born: February 8, 1819

Died: January 20, 1900

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There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why. - William Barclay

There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why. William Barclay

Life, Birthday, Day, Great, Person, Why

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Harriet Tubman

Strength, Change, Dreams, Stars, Passion

Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people. - Steve Jobs

Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people. Steve Jobs

Business, Team, Great, People, Done

It's sad to know I'm done. But looking back, I've got a lot of great memories. - Bonnie Blair

It's sad to know I'm done. But looking back, I've got a lot of great memories. Bonnie Blair

Memories, Sad, Great, Looking Back, Know

I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. - Robert H. Schuller

I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller

Motivational, Great, Succeed, Nothing

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Steve Jobs

Inspirational, Life, Work, Love, Great

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. Eleanor Roosevelt

Great, People, Ideas, Small, Minds

I am blessed to have so many great things in my life - family, friends and God. All will be in my thoughts daily. Lil' Kim

Life, Family, Daily, God, Great, I Am

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. - Samuel Johnson

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. Samuel Johnson

Strength, Perseverance, Patience, Great

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. - Jim Carrey

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. Jim Carrey

Funny, Man, Eyes, Great, Woman, Her

I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom - how great is that? Soledad O'Brien

Fear, Journey, Freedom, Path, Great

Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Life, Work, Perseverance, Knowledge, You

My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad. - Beau Bridges

My father was my teacher. But most importantly he was a great dad. Beau Bridges

Teacher, Father, Great, Most, He, Dad

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward

Teacher, Good, Good Teacher, Great

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