Quotes About Determination

weakness is a kind of power too...!

March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.

Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. Advance and do not fear the thorns in the path, for they draw only corrupt blood.

She tried to show them how women could do anything, and do it competently. How problems could be worked out if they ignored what people said and did what conscience required.

I've had some amazing people in my life. Look at my father - he came from a small fishing village of five hundred people and at six foot four with giant ears and a kind of very odd expression, thought he could be a movie star. So go figure, you know?

No, I'm not choosing him or you. I'm choosing me.

Forget wondering, Am I good enough? Can I do this? The only thing you really need to ask yourself is: Is writing my genius? If it is, then apprentice yourself.

Steffi wasn't tired anymore. In fact, she felt invigorated. She was going to make it. She needed more of those kisses.

So, you run as fast and as hard as you want, Nettie Gilbert. But when you're done running, come back to me.

I like being in a weak position, and making it strong.

I languish around in my life, never quite doing what I set out to do. I am tired of being a silver medalist, and tired of fighting uphill battles that I only sort of win.

As the joke goes, you don't have to be faster than the wolf chasing you, just faster than everyone else running away.

Pull yourself together and land on your feet because it's better than landing on your head.

Jamal takes a long breath. A tear slides down his cheek. When he squares his shoulders, my heart bursts with pride. He won't let them break him.

If I don't feel confident about my body, I'm not going to sit at home and feel sorry for myself and not do something about it. It's all about taking action and not being lazy. So you do the work, whether it's fitness or whatever. It's about getting up, motivating yourself and just doing it.

Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can't, you're right!

the only difference between a successful person and a person who gets lost is that one of them stopped dreaming!

But don't think for a moment I don't know what you're up to. And I won't always be so easily manipulated." "Ma-nip-u-lated." Peter scowled. "I do not know what this means." Her chin thrust out. "Oh, yes you do.

One more word of advice from an old woman, hmm?" She nodded, as if he'd spoken an agreement. "Make a determined effort to acquaint yourself with Daphne Severt's character. I'm certain it will not be easy—she has been doubly blessed with external beauty, which would distract the most mature gentleman—but for the sake of avoiding heartbreak, you must try.

Sadie . . ." He swallowed. "I'm not willin' to just be your cousin anymore." His shoulders squared. "Whatever it takes to win your affection, I'll do it. I'm gonna woo you like no man's ever wooed a woman before. An' I'm gonna win your love. You wait an' see.

Being stubborn isn't a bad thing. Stubbornness could be defined as determination on steroids. As long as it's aimed in a God-honoring direction, being stubborn can be a gift because it gives you stick-to-itiveness.

It's not about blame or wallowing...you are all molded by so much more than a dysfunctional past, and you must ultimately take responsibility for creating the life you want.

It had been awful, but I hadn't quit. I had persisted. In battle I had won.

You're perfectly capable of learning. You mustn't listen to people who don't know you. Listen to what you know, yourself.