"Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose."

—G.K. Nielson

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved."

—Helen Keller

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

—Pelé