Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
The world is full of educated derelicts.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.
Success ... seems to be connected with action.
Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.
Champions keep playing until they get it right.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
There is nothing more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacle s, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.
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