Why is it we all know his name?

I was never into battle cries or the history between our nations and he died long before I even became aware he existed, but it's quotes like this one that make me realize why some of us live on in the memories of the masses--

"Continuous effort--not strength or intelligence--is the key to unlocking our potential."
                                          --Winston Churchill

A good quote to meditate on whenever I have a difficult time settling down at the computer and the voice in my head is screaming, "Just Write It Already!"