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One of the greatest resources people cannot mobilize themselves is that they try to accomplish great things. Most worthwhile achievements are the result of many little things done in a single direction.

The most amazing philanthropists are people who are actually making a significant sacrifice.

I think anybody that's worked hard and has built something and has been successful can testify to how, you know, how wonderful that was, how wonderful it still is.

Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Everyone knows of great projects that were too dependent on a charismatic individual, or simply too expensive to be replicated.

Any job very well done that has been carried out by a person who is fully dedicated is always a source of inspiration.

The people I admire most are those doing outstanding things for the poorest children, such as Michael Wilshaw at Mossbourne academy, Dan Moynihan and all those at the Harris academies, and those at chains such as Ark and the Haberdashers, who are driving up standards in the poorest areas.

I'm certainly grateful that there were projects that I did that people responded to. It would be a nightmare if it were the other way around. But it's sometimes a little disheartening.

I've worked with some of the most inspiring and genuinely nice people.

There is a kind of victory in good work, no matter how humble.