“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

“Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there”

“Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”

“I believe ability can get you to the top,” says coach John Wooden, “but it takes character to keep you there.… It’s so easy to … begin thinking you can just ‘turn it on’ automatically, without proper preparation. It takes real character to keep working as hard or even harder once you’re there. When you read about an athlete or team that wins over and over and over, remind yourself, ‘More than ability, they have character.' ”

“Gaily, if you can't demonstrate the ability to keep her alive, then I will take over her care and get you a dog instead." - Newt”

“It may take little time to get where you want to be, but if you pause and think for a moment, you will notice that you are no longer where you were. Do not stop—keep going.”