"Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great." ― Niccolo Machiavelli Topic(s): Great Tags: great, where, willingness More From Niccolo Machiavelli "A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example." "One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others." "Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times." More In Great "Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you, and disputed passage with you?"― Walt Whitman "I learned a good deal about economics, and about America, from the author of the Reagan tax reforms – the great Jack Kemp. What gave Jack that incredible enthusiasm was his belief in the possibilities of free people, in the power of free enterprise and strong communities to overcome poverty and despair. We need that same optimism right now."― Paul Ryan "I also derive a great deal of pleasure from horses and dogs… the ocean… and love."― William Shatner