William Halsey

Military Admiral American 1882 – 1959

American admiral; commanded South Pacific operations; famous for aggressive tactics.

374 quotes

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Wisdom
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
Dreams
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself about why you can't achieve it."
Strength
"Quality is not an act, it is a habit."
Work
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Perseverance
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it."
Work
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
Courage
"Nothing is impossible to a willing heart."
Motivation
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
Adventure
"The only person who can pull you down is yourself, and you're the only one who can lift yourself up."
Strength
"It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."
Courage
"Your limitation—it's only your imagination. Push beyond limits."
Imagination
"Great things never come from comfort zones."
Courage
"Dream it. Wish it. Do it."
Dreams
"Success doesn't just find you. You have to go out and get it."
Motivation
"The harder you work for something, the greater you'll feel when you achieve it."
Success
"Dream bigger. Do bigger."
Inspiration
"Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you're done."
Perseverance
"Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction."
Motivation
"Do something today that your future self will thank you for."
Inspiration
"Little things make big days."
Gratitude
"It's going to be hard, but hard does not mean impossible."
Perseverance
"Don't wait for opportunity. Create it."
Courage
"Sometimes we're tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths."
Strength
"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles."
Leadership
"Dream without fear. Love without limits."
Freedom
"Chase the vision, not the money; the money will end up following you."
Success
"Great success is built on the foundation of great failure."
Perseverance
"Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success."
Motivation