Quotes About Determination

resolution by itself is not enough; we are what we do, not what we think and feel.

If you get your ticket ripped in half, you do it in hot blood, and you do not go gently into that good night.

No, I ain't. I'm shit and nails and all kinds of bad news.

But nobody was really desperate.

We girls aren't supposed to fall for the good boys.We are supposed to like a bit of grit in our oyster.That's how you get a pearl, after all.

Success doesn't come from summoning help from the Force, but from taking control of it and generating the power from within yourself.

I guess research isn't for everyone." "Certainly not for the faint of heart or the unfaithful.

The Empire values dedication. Especially when it's unswerving.

We'll get this sorted out," Galen said, trying to sound optimistic. "You're not through with us yet.

Don't you know? After she's been Mr. Hannen's candy kid? The one that was going to New York and play the pyanner so they'd all be hollering for her? You think she's going to see them people now, and just be Veda? Not her. She's the queen, or she don't play. She ain't giving no party, and you ain't either." "I've simply got to do something." "Can't you leave her alone?

Didn't you go back? I wouldn't give them the satisfaction.

Only those who believe they can get better make an effort to do so.

Grant said that Shiloh convinced him that the rebellion could be crushed only by complete conquest

But while she weebled and wobbled and leaned, she did not fall. She responded with speed and motion (163).

Ain't no worse thing in the world than fronting up against one of those, for a man with a cause, right or wrong, has got plenty to prove, and will make you suck sorrow if you get in the way of 'em wrongly.

She looked at me a long time, watching me sweep the floor, wearing that damn fool dress. I didn't say a word. Just kept on sweeping. Finally, she placed her small foot on the broom and stopped it. I had to look up at her then. Them eyes was staring down at me. I can't say they was kind eyes. Rather they was tight as balled fists. Full. Firm. Stirred. The wind seemed to live in that woman's face. Looking at her was like staring at a hurricane.

Don't be afraid to fail. Persevere through mistakes and struggles. Stay focused, patient, confident, and smart and you'll have a better chance of making money.

Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries

Don't wait for change. You change.

People don't have great attitudes because of great success, they have great success largely because of great attitudes.

I like thinking big. If you're going to be thinking anything then you might as well think big.

To be serious is to press for a specified conclusion. To be playful is to allow for possibility whatever the cost to oneself.

I'm not Stubborn; I'm right!

So the first thing we're gonna do, I told him, is push you off the roof.