I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.
-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.
-E. F. Schumacher

The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence.
-Vincent T. Lombardi