Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didnt go hand-in-hand with financial success. – Mary Lou Retton
Desire is the key to motivation, but its the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek. – Mario Andretti
Look, if you ask a child, Would you rather have a fulfilled mother or a stay-at-home Sylvia Plath, theyll pick Sylvia Plath every time. But I think its really important that children dont feel their parents emotional lives depend on their success. – Ayelet Waldman
English literature is a kind of training in social ethics. English trains you to handle a body of information in a way that is conducive to action. – Marilyn Butler
