Quotes About Persistence

Effort is far more important than so-called success because effort is a real thing. What we call "success" is just the manifestation of our mind's ability to categorize things. This is "success.

If the mind of a practitioner often tires and quits, that is like twirling a stick to start a fire and resting before it gets hot.

When we're tempted to give up, we must remember God is long-suffering, change is a process, and repentance is a pattern in our lives.

Every time you take a step, even when you don't want to ... when it hurts, when it means you rub chins with death, or even if it means dying, that's good. Anything that moves ahead, wins. No chess game was ever won by the player who sat for a lifetime thinking over his next move.

Dream Big. Or Go Back To Sleep and Try Again.

Your entire life can change in a 3 months if you want it bad enough.

just because you have achieved something many times doesn't mean you won't have to prove yourself again.

How many times in her life had she been faced with the same Sisyphean task?

Don't stop your dream just because someone else has a nightmare.

Getting your head out of your ass once its been firmly planted can be a difficult task. Don't give up though.

Motivation gets you started, and inspiration keeps you going."

One day at a time, one round at a time, one step at time."

There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream. Persistence and perseverance is the key. I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday.

For anything worth accomplishing, we can always find reasons to doubt

I'll never know that day has come, because I'll never stop trying.

What'll you do if you can't find a way to cure him?" Seth asked. Dale paused. "I'll never know that day has come, because I'll neve stop trying.

What'll you do if you can't find a way to cure him?" Seth asked. Dale paused. "I'll never know that day has come, because I'll never stop trying.

People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.

People can do great things. However, there are some things they just CAN'T do. I, for instance, have not been able to transform myself into a Popsicle, despite years of effort.

A man can only stumble for so long before he either falls or stands up straight.

Marsh: Our best efforts were never even a mild annoyance to the Lord Ruler." Kelsier: Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. In fact, I'm far more than just a 'mild' annoyance--people tell me I can be downright frustrating. Might as well use this talent for the cause of good, eh?

Onward, then! To glory and some such nonsense.

Do not dash if you only have the strength to walk, and do not waste your time pushing on the walls that will not give. More importantly, don't shove where a pat would be sufficient.

I strive for nothing if not consistency