Quotes About Determination

Precisely the hopelessness of the situation constituted the nobility of this resistance.

Commitment is like putting your foot in the ocean of life, if it is not all the way in, you are not committed." Andreas Simic

Destiny cannot be thwarted; however you can assist her on your way to success.

Don't let perfection get in the way of your success.

Dreamers think success is a one hit wonder, successful people know success is built one step at a time many times over. Building a solid foundation ultimately creates more future successes.

Get your BUT out of the way of your own success.

Never let doubt and fear cloud your way to success"

Success can be elusive, sometimes disguising itself as repeated failures. But if you dig deeper you will see the crystals of its formation beginning to show, patience is the key to most successes.

Success in life is knowing what you want, going for it and getting there over and over again." Andreas Simic

Unless you can see yourself in success, it will not happen. You need to draw a picture of that success first, in your mind. See yourself doing what it takes to be successful and enjoying the fruits of that success in your mind's eye." Andreas Simic

Both now and for always, I intend to hold fast to my belief in the hidden strength of the human spirit.

Nothing is given to man on earth - struggle is built into the nature of life, and conflict is possible - the hero is the man who lets no obstacle prevent him from pursuing the values he has chosen.

There is no use whatever trying to help people who do not help themselves. You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb himself.

Concentrate; put all your eggs in one basket, and watch that basket...

Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.

You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb a little.

Down these mean crates a man must dig." page 41.

Alexander (grinning): When Darius was scorching the earth, devastating villages and spoiling provisions, it drove me round the bend, but now indeed what have I to fear, when he gives me a battle to contend?

But some kids, they have to prove they're smart.

But all he could really do was his best, each moment. That was what mattered most—even more than the final outcome. Because the final outcome wasn't up to him alone.

Change couldn't be stopped...but people always had choices, didn't they? Even if change was being forced on you...you still had a choice: You could either give up and accept someone else's ideas about change, or you could fight for the kind of changes you believed in.

There's a strength in the way she carries herself, but she never seems to relax, never lets down her guard.