Perseverance Quotes - Page 10

• It always seems impossible until its done.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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• The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

  Thomas Paine

  Strength, Being Strong, Encouragement

  "The American Crisis: The Crisis No. I". Book by Thomas Paine, en.wikisource.org. December 23, 1776.

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• Once you are really challenged, you find something in yourself. Man doesn't know what he is capable of until he is asked.

  Kofi Annan

  Men, Knows, Capable

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• A little boy was asked how he learned to skate. 'By getting up every time I fell down,' he answered.

  David Seabury

  Boys, Littles, Skates

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• The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, the purpose that never wavers - these are the masters of victory.

  Edmund Burke

  Eye, Victory, Relax

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• All experiences of life seems to prove that the impediments thrown in the way of the human advancement may for the most part be overcome by steady good conduct, honest zeal, activity, perseverance and above all, by a determined resolution to surmount.

  Samuel Smiles

  Overcoming, Advancement, May

  Samuel Smiles (1861). “Self-help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct”, p.352

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• Don't let anything stop you. There will be times when you'll be disappointed, but you can't stop. Make yourself the best that you can make out of what you are. The very best.

  Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

  Motivational, Moving On, Success

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• When I played with Michael Jordan on the Olympic team, there was a huge gap between his ability and the ability of the other great players on that team. But what impressed me was that he was always the first one on the floor and the last one to leave.

  Steve Alford

  Team, Wrestling, Player

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• Persevere in virtue and diligence.

  Livy

  Persistence, Persevere, Virtue

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• Have a dream, make a plan, go for it. You'll get there, I promise.

  Zoe Koplowitz

  Inspirational, Moving On, Success

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• Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

  Josephus Daniels

  Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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• All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

  Walt Disney

  Inspirational, Life, Depression

  "The Story of Walt Disney". Book by Diane Disney Miller, Pete Martin, 1957.

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• Of all that is good, sublimity is supreme. Succeeding is the coming together of all that is beautiful. Furtherance is the agreement of all that is just. Perseverance is the foundation of all actions.

  Laozi

  Inspirational, Beautiful, Encouraging

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• As long as you've done your best, making mistakes doesn't matter. You and I are human; we will mess up. What counts is learning from your mistakes and getting back up when life has knocked you down.

  Shawn Johnson

  Mistake, Gymnastics, Persistence

  Shawn Johnson (2012). “Winning Balance: What I’ve Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams”, p.62, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.

  William Julius Wilson

  Creativity, Character, Doctors

  Interview with Gerald Early, www.motherjones.com. September/October, 1996.

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• When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.

  Thomas A. Edison

  Inspirational, Life Lesson, Failure

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• Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

  Richard L. Evans

  Inspirational, Life, Motivational

  "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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  A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

  Christopher Reeve

  Inspirational, Motivational, Strength

  "Still Me". Book by Christopher Reeve, 1999.

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• Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.

  Samuel Smiles

  Wisdom, Journey, Men

  Samuel Smiles (2009). “Self-Help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct”, p.462, The Floating Press

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• If you put in the work, put in the time, put in the effort, you're going to reap the benefits.

  Richard Sherman

  Motivational, Success, Work

  Twitter post from Jun 7, 2017

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• Purity, perseverance, and energy- these three I want.

  Swami Vivekananda

  Patience, Energy, Three

  Swami Vivekananda (2015). “The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda”, p.2866, Manonmani Publishers

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• Decide carefully, exactly what you want in life, then work like mad to make sure you get it!

  Hector Crawford

  Motivational, Positive, Determination

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• Long distance running is particularly good training in perseverance.

  Mao Zedong

  Running, Distance, Long

  Zedong Mao, Stuart Schram (2015). “Mao's Road to Power: Revolutionary Writings, 1912-49: V. 1: Pre-Marxist Period, 1912-20: Revolutionary Writings, 1912-49”, p.120, Routledge

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• There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

  Sophie Swetchine

  Encouraging, Power, Two

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• Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed.

  Francois de La Rochefoucauld

  Mean, Men, Want

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