We are the only country in the world that has taken people from so many different backgrounds, which is a great achievement by itself, but an even greater achievement is that we have turned all of that variety and diversity into unity.
It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say; when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.
I want to say with the utmost of sincerity, not as a Republican, but as an American, that I have great respect for Senator Obama's historic achievement to become his party's nominee, not because of his color, but with indifference to it.
There's no question that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a student's achievement, and we need to recruit, train and reward more such teachers. But here's what some new studies are also showing: We need better parents. Parents more focused on their children's education can also make a huge difference in a student's achievement.
Helping someone come to a saving knowledge of Christ is the greatest achievement possible.
I would say my greatest achievement in life right now - my greatest achievement period is - and I'm still trying to achieve it - is to be a wonderful father to my kids.
Your greatest achievement is to love me.
I quite like the idea of family. That's probably the greatest achievement in the world. I've got a lot to achieve workwise - I'd love to direct - but family would be good.
Having children is my greatest achievement. It was my saviour. It switched my focus from the outside to the inside. My children are gifts, they remind me of what's important.
The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources.
My greatest achievement so far is that I've been able to continue with my normal life. I love what I do, but more so, I'm glad to have people who care about me close by.
The Olympics is still my greatest achievement... I have many belts, but there is only one Olympic gold.
My kids are my greatest achievement.
If I were to look back at my career, I think my greatest achievement is very simple. I've been able to make choices where I could glorify God.
Polarizing is the greatest achievement in any art form, even in cinema.
Gay weddings will be remembered as Tony Blair's greatest achievement!
It is this conception of the unity of the human career which is perhaps the greatest achievement of historical study, since it gained a place analogous to that of natural science.
Theatre should be a taxing experience: the greatest achievement of a writer is to produce a character who creates anxiety.
Ultimately, my greatest achievement is maintaining my career while sustaining a happy marriage and kids.
The real achievement of Woody Allen was that he was making movies that felt very personal, and for a whole group of people, it spoke to them. Then he became an archetype, like Groucho Marx or Chaplin.
