Quotes About Determination

Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.

I am determined that never, if I can help it, Shall evil triumph over good." - Creon

It's hard, when you're up to your armpits in alligators, to remember you came here to drain the swamp.

The [Liberal] federal government's trouble is that they have a wishbone where they should have a backbone.

If Columbus had an advisory committee he would probably still be at the dock.

A government must not waiver once it has chosen its course. It must not look to the left or right but go forward.

The government is determined to continue the process of fiscal consolidation and structural reform in order to secure sound public finances and improve the country's international competitiveness.

To expect the government to save you is to be a bystander in your own fate.

I expect to fight that proposition until hell freezes over. Then I propose to start fighting on the ice.

Anger is wonderful. It keeps you going. I'm angry about bankers. About the government.

Look, good government doesn't look for excuses, good government gets on with the job.

People's position on immigration, once they get "sophisticated," and they rise to the higher levels of commentary or government, it's usually determined solely by economics. And not by anything else.

It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails admit it frankly and try another but above all try something.

All of us, the government, parliament, local authorities and the society must demonstrate determination and readiness to use knowledge and capabilities... toward full European integration.

Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

Without ambition no conquests are made, and no business created. Ambition is the root of all achievement.

Stay the course, light a star, Change the world where'er you are.

Our fearlessness shall be our secret weapon.

You're going to fall down, but the world doesn't care how many times you fall down, as long as it's one fewer than the numbers of times you get back up.

If you're willing to stand for what you believe in ... you won't need advice from me, because you will be able to handle whatever comes.

You know what makes your heart swift, you know what makes your breath catch your throat, you know what makes your chest tight with anticipation. Go get that!

Whenever I hear, 'It can't be done,' I know I'm close to success.