I had become interested in economics, an interest that was transformed into a lifetime dedication when I met with the mathematical theory of general economic equilibrium. – Gerard Debreu
Let’s face it: fitness is boring. But it’s critical to be extremely dedicated to whatever you decide to take up to achieve a desired result. There’s no way you are going to get there without dedication, which is the key for me. – Harbhajan Singh
It takes a lot of dedication to quit smoking, and whether you give up for good on your first try or have to give it a couple of tries – just keep swinging at it and you will succeed. – Harmon Killebrew
The thread of culture that runs through the entire history of punk is also a dedication to challenging the authoritarian. – Greg Graffin
The groups that have awarded them are all a little different. It’s a little hard to single out any one for that, but I think the dedication of this building would have to go toward the top of the list. – Jack Kilby
In many traditions, hawks are sacred: Apollo’s messengers for the Greeks, sun symbols for the ancient Egyptians and, in the case of the Lakota Sioux, embodiments of clear vision, speed and single-minded dedication. – John Burnside
He had a lot of talent, but didn’t have much dedication, wasn’t organized, didn’t know how to learn, didn’t know how to comprehend what he was doing, didn’t try to learn how to get better. – Jack Nicklaus
The fans on ‘Pretty Little Liars’ were the craziest fans I’ve ever met in my life in the best possible way. The dedication that those fans have to the show and the characters is amazing. – Gregg Sulkin
I’ve been dancing since I was 6 years old. That kind of relentless dedication and intensity is where I’m comfortable. – Andrea Anders
Maybe I’ve just been incredibly fortunate, but there’s a level of dedication, devotion, intensity and seriousness around me every day. – Andrea Riseborough
‘PhotoCard’ has 20 times as much code as the sum of ‘QuickDraw,’ ‘MacPaint,’ and ‘HyperCard.’ It is more elaborate and complicated, with all the client and server stuff. It took a lot more of me to do this than other projects, requiring an almost Mother Teresa dedication to do it. – Bill Atkinson
We tell stories. We talk about statistics. And in 1978, we added an element of the show that gave it its heartbeat: the long distance dedication. – Casey Kasem
New York is a brutally expensive place to live, and the kind of person who might have the dedication and esoteric taste to make the comics that I would really love is finding it more relaxing to live elsewhere. – Adrian Tomine
I’d say the most memorable thing for me was my dedication and motivation in how I got so involved in boxing. – Alexis Arguello
The dedication of Don Winslow’s novel ‘The Cartel’ is nearly two pages long: a list of journalists who were either murdered or ‘disappeared’ in Mexico between 2004 and 2012 – the period covered in this hugely hypnotic new thriller. – Alan Cheuse
The day I will never forget is the day I married my wife, Tashera. Tashera is so special to my boys and me. Her energy is enough to put anyone on a cloud. Her dedication and care gives me comfort and ease. – DMX
As a grandson of farmers in downstate Illinois, I have long admired the dedication of farmers to their work and have written about the role of agriculture in American innovation. – Edmund Phelps
I don’t have a bucket list because it is my dedication to live every day of my life there. I don’t have a bucket list because I’m doing it that day. I don’t want to go to bed and say, ‘Oh, I wish I had done this.’ – Melissa Etheridge
If somebody came up with a really good idea, everyone would back it. Especially when we did the show, we had a real dedication that, if you were in somebody else’s scene, everyone worked their hardest to make that scene good. – Dave Foley
I’m always interested in working with people who are good team players – that are selfless that way in their interests and dedication to the project. – Diane Paulus
Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation. – Margaret Chase Smith
I am thoroughly enjoying spending the majority of my time with entrepreneurs. I find that their enthusiasm, dedication, willingness to take huge risks and desire to make a dramatic impact quite inspiring. – Maynard Webb
My dedication to my music has driven everyone away. I’ve had girlfriends, but I always end up on my own. I don’t particularly like it, but I don’t see a way ’round it. – Eric Clapton
Unless you and your mate are united in purpose, dedication, and loyalty, you will not succeed to the extent you otherwise could. – Ezra Taft Benson
Politics is a noble activity. We should revalue it, practise it with vocation and a dedication that requires testimony, martyrdom, that is to die for the common good. – Pope Francis
Successful entrepreneurship takes complete dedication and careful strategizing along with market analysis. Plus, successful startups provide countless benefits to a healthy economy and consumers in need. – Fabrizio Moreira
My secret? A desire to work, years of dedication and loving what you do; I can’t live without music. – Compay Segundo
Once they have actually left office, we seem to grow fonder of our ex-presidents – and they of each other. That’s why so many sighed in approval at Michelle Obama’s public display of affection with George W. Bush at last month’s dedication of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. – Gwen Ifill
Teachers are out there with a very difficult job, which they pursue with tireless dedication. – Chi McBride
