Quotes About Determination

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

I like stubborn, wily survivors, and wish I could be one myself. So the next day I walked to his office, to extend my appreciation of his doggedness and to wish him a joyful time of it.

There are really only two plays: Romeo and Juliet, and put the darn ball in the basket.

You know what they call the fellow who finishes last in his medical school graduating class? They call him 'Doctor.'

But I'm never gonna get to a point in my life where what it costs to shoot a movie is going to determine what it is. The limits of my imagination is the only thing that's gonna stop me.

I must admit that you fascinate me, Superior. Your life would seem to be entirely unbearable. And yet you fight so very, very hard to stay alive. With every weapon and stratagem. You simply refuse to die." "I am ready to die." Glokta returned his gaze, like for like. "But I refuse to lose." ~Bayaz and Glokta

Passion presented with a greater challenge achieves a greater goal. -- from The Sexual Side of Spirituality

Only Boiled Seeds are afraid of failure.

I think I am very brave, upon the whole. If danger comes near my dwelling, I suppose I shall shudder.

The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.

Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.

But let no person say what they would or would not do, since we are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act.

Great necessities call out great virtues.

If you want a place in the sun, you've got to expect a few blisters.

we have to give are best or die

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline...

You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.

Having thus chosen our course, without guile and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear and with manly hearts.

Beware of rashness, but with energy and sleepless vigilance go forward and give us victories.

I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing.

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.