Quotes About Determination

Even in the snarkiest of times, stay true.

Tears burned in my eyes as I got to my feet. My face scrunched up and a sound came out of my throat, but even then I didn't leave. I stood there, waiting for her to stop me, and only when she looked away did I realize she already had.

Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one.

Lauren St. John

Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

But eleven-year-old Max Rosen was determined to stay alive.

A person has to face up to things. You never solve anything by running away.

Lauren Tarshis

She took a deep breath, lifting her chin.

Lauren Tarshis

would practice

On and on they went.

she wanted him checked out before he was cleared to play. "I'm fine," Lucas

There would be more storms ahead, John knew. But somehow they'd all made it through the blizzard. Whatever was coming, they would face it. Maybe that's what it meant to be a pioneer.

But there was more. "And we showed that Americans are willing to fight the most powerful army in the world. We showed that we can hold our ground.

It's one thing to call off an engagement or even a wedding once the invitations are out—it's hard, but it happens. But on the actual day? You're walking, sister. Get yourself down that aisle and do whatever you have to do afterward, you know?

they were determined to survive to the end of the voyage.

Laurence Bergreen

Prince Henry offered a bold reply, "You cannot find a peril so great that the hope of reward will not be greater.

Laurence Bergreen

in 1434, Eannes finally accomplished what so many had said was impossible

He convinced Gil Eannes, a Portuguese explorer, to try once more

When he was done, he wiped himself with a length of pitch-covered rope, and then

Magellan found it impossible to enforce this directive), as were card and dice players.