Quotes About Determination

It's sound social psychology because, as I wrote in The No Asshole Rule, "The more time and effort that people put into anything—no matter how useless, dysfunctional, or downright stupid it might be—the harder it is for them to walk away, be it a bad investment, a destructive relationship, an exploitive job, or a workplace filled with browbeaters, bullies, and bastards.

I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end. – Psalm 119:112 HCSB

I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time." — Charles Dickens, in David Copperfield

There are grave difficulties on every hand and more are looming ahead. Therefore we must go forward. —William Carey

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself. – Daniel 1:8 NIV

Stressed-out individuals tend to press too hard for results at crucial moments, and the harder someone presses for a result, the less likely it is he will achieve it.

Driving over the bridge separating downtown Kansas City from the old airport, my commission check safely locked away in my briefcase, my attorney looked over at me and asked, "Well, how do you feel?" Without hesitating, I looked at him and replied, "Deserving.

By contrast, a real positive mental attitude can play a major role in one's success, but such an attitude is a result of being prepared. In other words, a true positive mental attitude is possible only through one's having the ammunition to back it up.

You develop a positive mental attitude by being good at what you do, by understanding the realities of what it takes to succeed, and by having the self-discipline to base your actions on those realities.

When it comes to situations that don't work out, whether in my business or personal life, my motto remains: "Next!" Forget about it, move quickly on to the next deal, and let the law of averages work its wonders.

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had come to accept that the court was an important forum where society, through battle, finds out and defines what it stands for.

Run when you have to, fight when you must, rest when you can.

There is one rule, above all others, for being a man. Whatever comes, face it on your feet.

The fact that the price must be paid is proof it is worth paying.

As entheos grows, one becomes more decisive and emphatic in saying no!

Okay, it's pretty obvious what we're doing here, people. If it's dead - fucking KILL IT

So the Marine Corps really did teach me to conquer fear, and then to go for higher causes, higher purposes.

I can't afford it' shut down your brain. it didn't have to think anymore. besides, it also brings up sadness. a helplessness that leads to despondency and often depression. 'How can I afford it?' opened up the brain. forced it to think and search fro answers. it also opens up possibilities, excitement and dreams and created a stronger mind and dynamic spirit.

Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him." Texas senator Lyndon Baines Johnson was

Valor represents bravery and strength of character, boldness, and fortitude - all qualities that prepare a person to act responsibly in times of need, of challenge, or of danger.

a warrior knows what he wants, and he knows how to get it. As a function of his clarity of mind he is a strategist and a tactician. He can evaluate his circumstances accurately and then adapt himself to the "situation on the ground," as we say.

I hope to have God on my side; but I must have Kentucky," Lincoln reputedly said.