Conquest Quotes

Those who are in the power of evil habits must conquer them as they can; and conquered they must be, or neither wisdom nor happiness can be attained: but those who are not yet subject to their influence may, by timely caution, preserve their freedom;

Samuel Johnson

I believe that access to a university education should be based on the ability to learn, not what people can afford. I think there is no more nauseating a sight than politicians pulling up the ladder of opportunity behind them.

Charles Kennedy

My life should be unique; it should be an alms, a battle, a conquest, a medicine.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Conquest is not in our principles; it is inconsistent with our government

Thomas Jefferson

Pity is the most agreeable feeling among those who have little pride and no prospects of great conquests.

Friedrich Nietzsche