This quote by Winston Churchill talks to his ambition and drive for excellence. He was not content with mediocrity, but rather sought out the very best of the very best. He was not quickly satisfied with anything less than the highest quality. This quote reflects Churchill's decision to strive for greatness and his rejection to settle for anything less than the very best. It likewise talks to his confidence in his own capabilities and his belief that he might achieve the highest level of success. Churchill's quote is a pointer to us all that we must never ever settle for anything less than the very best and that we ought to constantly pursue excellence.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"