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"My goal was to develop into an independent research scientist studying clinical problems at the laboratory bench, but I felt that postgraduate residency training in internal medicine was necessary."

"My goal was to develop into an independent research scientist studying clinical problems at the laboratory bench, but I felt that postgraduate residency training in internal medicine was necessary."

Peter Agre, American Scientist

Goal, Medicine, Problems, Research

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"The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede."

"The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede."

Eugen Herrigel, German Philosopher

Goal, Succeed, Will

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"You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for."

"You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for."

Ted Turner, American Businessman

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"The way forward is by building political support for republican and democratic objectives across Ireland and by winning support for these goals internationally."

"The way forward is by building political support for republican and democratic objectives across Ireland and by winning support for these goals internationally."

Gerry Adams, Irish Politician

Goal, Goals, Winning, Building, Ireland

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"I am a firm believer that if you score one goal the other team have to score two to win."

"I am a firm believer that if you score one goal the other team have to score two to win."

Howard Wilkinson, English Coach

2

"There is only one goal. That's to keep working and keep flossing."

"There is only one goal. That's to keep working and keep flossing."

Red Buttons, American Comedian

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"It so happened that my goals kind of matched my career progression toward becoming an astronaut."

"It so happened that my goals kind of matched my career progression toward becoming an astronaut."

John L. Phillips, American Astronaut

Goal, Goals, Career

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"America is the last great goal of these migrations."

"America is the last great goal of these migrations."

Ellsworth Huntington, American Educator

2

"My training has been going really well these past few days and my goal is to keep it up for the next few weeks and hopefully earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team."

"My training has been going really well these past few days and my goal is to keep it up for the next few weeks and hopefully earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team."

Sasha Cohen, American Athlete

Goal, Past, Training

2

"It's sometimes easier to defend a one goal lead than a two goal lead."

"It's sometimes easier to defend a one goal lead than a two goal lead."

Mark Lawrenson, English Athlete

2

"What gets left out is the narrative between the bullets, which would tell us who's going to do what and how we're going to achieve the generic goals on the list."

"What gets left out is the narrative between the bullets, which would tell us who's going to do what and how we're going to achieve the generic goals on the list."

Edward Tufte, American Educator

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"Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down on paper, and when you stumble to what you think is the end of the book, you will have hundreds of pages of words that came out of your head. It may not be perfect, but it looks like a book."

"Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down on paper, and when you stumble to what you think is the end of the book, you will have hundreds of pages of words that came out of your head. It may not be perfect, but it looks like a book."

Laurell K. Hamilton, American Writer

Goal, End, May, Perfection

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"In that match for Holland I asked for a big responsibility, I got it and I dealt with it. I played well, I scored goals and the team qualified for the Euro 2004 finals. It was a big night and an important moment for Holland."

"In that match for Holland I asked for a big responsibility, I got it and I dealt with it. I played well, I scored goals and the team qualified for the Euro 2004 finals. It was a big night and an important moment for Holland."

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Dutch Athlete

Goal, Goals, Night, Responsibility

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"The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it."

"The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it."

Charles de Lint, Canadian Writer

Goal, Leading, Road

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"Forget goals. Value the process."

"Forget goals. Value the process."

Jim Bouton, American Athlete

Goal, Goals, Forget, Value

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"Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally."

"Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally."

Ken Hill, British Playwright

Goal, Composers

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"I must firmly adhere to the views I have held and practice, that Socialism to succeed must be practical, tolerant, cohesive and consciously compromising with Progressive forces running, if not so far, in parallel lines towards its own goal."

"I must firmly adhere to the views I have held and practice, that Socialism to succeed must be practical, tolerant, cohesive and consciously compromising with Progressive forces running, if not so far, in parallel lines towards its own goal."

John Burns, English Activist

Goal, Practice, Running, Socialism

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"Our ultimate goal is extensible programming (EP). By this, we mean the construction of hierarchies of modules, each module adding new functionality to the system."

"Our ultimate goal is extensible programming (EP). By this, we mean the construction of hierarchies of modules, each module adding new functionality to the system."

Niklaus Wirth, Swiss Scientist

Goal, Programming

2

"A few years ago my goal was to try and get the goddamned album made, which put me in a real bad frame of mind."

"A few years ago my goal was to try and get the goddamned album made, which put me in a real bad frame of mind."

Kylie Minogue, Australian Musician

Goal, Mind, Years

2

"Most minds think from A to B to G to O, or hold goals and ambitions to keep them going."

"Most minds think from A to B to G to O, or hold goals and ambitions to keep them going."

Lynette Fromme, American Criminal

2

"Let me first say that I don't think the millennium target of cutting global poverty in half is an impossible or abstract target. I think it is a real and achievable goal."

"Let me first say that I don't think the millennium target of cutting global poverty in half is an impossible or abstract target. I think it is a real and achievable goal."

Gro Harlem Brundtland, Norwegian Politician

Goal, First, Poverty

2

"You will be able to program a robot to follow a track on the ground and manipulate a hand. You can also write little programs that will give the robots goals."

"You will be able to program a robot to follow a track on the ground and manipulate a hand. You can also write little programs that will give the robots goals."

Bill Budge, American Businessman

Goal, Goals, Will

2

"Naturally, when one makes progressive steps, there may be some who see it as a betrayal of their goals and interests."

"Naturally, when one makes progressive steps, there may be some who see it as a betrayal of their goals and interests."

Louis Farrakhan, American Activist

Goal, Goals, Betrayal, May

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"It was one of those goals that's invariably a goal."

"It was one of those goals that's invariably a goal."

Denis Law, Scottish Athlete

2

"I still have many goals left, especially the Overall World Cup standings."

"I still have many goals left, especially the Overall World Cup standings."

Hermann Maier, Austrian Athlete

Goal, Goals, World

2

"It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this."

"It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this."

Alexander Herzen, Russian Journalist

2

"I didn't always know, but I always wanted to. I always wanted to be the very best receiver the Cowboys ever had. That was my goal coming in as a rookie and my goal throughout my career: being the best they ever had, going up in the Ring of Honor."

"I didn't always know, but I always wanted to. I always wanted to be the very best receiver the Cowboys ever had. That was my goal coming in as a rookie and my goal throughout my career: being the best they ever had, going up in the Ring of Honor."

Michael Irvin, American Athlete

Goal, Being, Cowboys, Honor

2

"An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn't been there. Goals can be elusive which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding."

"An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn't been there. Goals can be elusive which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding."

Alberto Salazar, Cuban Athlete

Goal, Goals, Fun, Journey, Training

2

"He came by a leap to the goal of purpose, not by the toilsome steps of reason. On the instant his headlong spirit declared his purpose: this was the one being for him in all the world: at this altar he would light a lamp of devotion, and keep it burning forever."

"He came by a leap to the goal of purpose, not by the toilsome steps of reason. On the instant his headlong spirit declared his purpose: this was the one being for him in all the world: at this altar he would light a lamp of devotion, and keep it burning forever."

Gilbert Parker, British Politician

Goal, Purpose, Being, Devotion

1

"Make your goals big and broad enough so that they never become answered prayers and boomerang to curse you."

"Make your goals big and broad enough so that they never become answered prayers and boomerang to curse you."

Doug Coupland, Canadian Author

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"With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly line, standardization for mass consumption."

"With production alone as the goal, industry in North America was dominated by the assembly line, standardization for mass consumption."

Arthur Erickson, Canadian Architect

Goal, America, Production

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"Clear visions and positive goals, leads to positive actions and purposeful life."

"Clear visions and positive goals, leads to positive actions and purposeful life."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Goal, Clear, Visions, Goals, Action

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"In football, side netting can sometimes look like a real goal and it can make spectators jubilate for a moment, and then ponder! So is life!"

"In football, side netting can sometimes look like a real goal and it can make spectators jubilate for a moment, and then ponder! So is life!"

Ernest Agyemang Yeboah, Ghanaian Author

Goal, Football, Life, Illusion

1

"Goal..., let's see this year how far I can reach... and the year which is comming it will be a number above the goal number."

"Goal..., let's see this year how far I can reach... and the year which is comming it will be a number above the goal number."

Deyth Banger, American Blogger

Goal, Future, Power, Truth, Inspirational

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"If you never concede a goal, you're going to win more games than you lose."

"If you never concede a goal, you're going to win more games than you lose."

Bobby Moore, English Athlete

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"The anarchists, on behalf of the proletariat, therefore consider it necessary to show the proletariat that it will have to win a gigantic battle before it realizes its goals."

"The anarchists, on behalf of the proletariat, therefore consider it necessary to show the proletariat that it will have to win a gigantic battle before it realizes its goals."

Johann Most, German Revolutionary

Goal, Goals, Battle, Will

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"The goal is to provide analytical tools that will last students a lifetime."

"The goal is to provide analytical tools that will last students a lifetime."

Edward Tufte, American Educator

Goal, Students, Tools, Will

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"A goal that is not written is not a goal. It only becomes real when you write it down."

"A goal that is not written is not a goal. It only becomes real when you write it down."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

Goal, Truth, Wisdom, Power, Life

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"And the goal really is to make the audience laugh, to bring them some joy."

"And the goal really is to make the audience laugh, to bring them some joy."

Todd Barry, American Comedian

1

"Clearly state your goal, passionately pursue it."

"Clearly state your goal, passionately pursue it."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Goal, State, Clearly, Pursue

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"No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one."

"No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one."

Jessica Savitch, American Journalist

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"There are often two sets of goals in life: those that we establish, and those that really matter."

"There are often two sets of goals in life: those that we establish, and those that really matter."

Craig D. Lounsbrough, American Author

Goal, Truth, Power, Wisdom, Inspirational

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"In this world, there are instruments to acquire instruments; 'here', there is the instrument to attain the Final Goal (Self Realization)."

"In this world, there are instruments to acquire instruments; 'here', there is the instrument to attain the Final Goal (Self Realization)."

Dada Bhagwan, Indian Spiritual Leader

Goal, Truth, Wisdom, Power, Life

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"One item on my agenda is simply planning trips, setting them as goals, something to look forward to."

"One item on my agenda is simply planning trips, setting them as goals, something to look forward to."

Paul Parker, English Athlete

Goal, Goals, Planning

1

"What is your big project in the New Year? You don't have one? No dream, no reality! Get a big dream for yourself now to get a big reality tomorrow!"

"What is your big project in the New Year? You don't have one? No dream, no reality! Get a big dream for yourself now to get a big reality tomorrow!"

Mehmet Murat ildan, Turkish Philosopher

Goal, Dream, Future, Inspirational, Truth

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"The goal is achievable."

"The goal is achievable."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Goal, Achievement, Truth, Focus

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"My goal and my career is definitely not to be famous. That's a really horrible goal, just to be famous for the sake of having fame."

"My goal and my career is definitely not to be famous. That's a really horrible goal, just to be famous for the sake of having fame."

Joel McHale, American Comedian

Goal, Career, Fame, Famous

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"Establishing goals is all right if you don't let them deprive you of interesting detours."

"Establishing goals is all right if you don't let them deprive you of interesting detours."

Doug Larson, American Cartoonist

Goal, Goals, Right

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"I am a goal setter and I set more goals everyday. I keep lists of goals in my office to stay on track."

"I am a goal setter and I set more goals everyday. I keep lists of goals in my office to stay on track."

Kiana Tom, American Model

Goal, Goals, Office

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"Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals."

"Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals."

Dorothy Height, American Activist

Goal, Goals, Greatness, Man, Opposition

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