Quotes About Persistence

It is better to rust out than wear out.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

I love wisdom. And you can never be great at anything unless you love it. Not be in love with it, but love the thing, admire the thing. And it seems that if you love the thing, and you don't just want to possess it, it will find you.

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you're never discouraged.

Wherever we go, wherever we remain, the results of our actions follow us.

What man really wishes to do he will find a means of doing.

The spirit of perseverance and persistence will calm mighty storms.

You do what you have to do. That's who you seem to be to me, anyway. You're one who does what he has to do.

The man spends half of his life trying, and the other half is preventing.

Even at my age, I'm trying to improve. Never give up, no matter what. Even if you get last place - finish.

If you dedicate yourself to something, you can achieve it. It's simple, but it's true, and your age is just an excuse.

Since the age of six I have had the habit of sketching forms of objects. Although from about fifty I have often published my pictorial works, before the seventieth year none is worthy.

Ice ages have come and gone. Coral reefs have persisted.

Since age seven, I've been composing and have never stopped composing, yet, the creative process is as elusive to me as it has ever been.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance?

I started auditioning when I was about 10 and I didn't get my first job until I was 12, and two years at that age is really hard.

Unless an age too late, or cold Climate, or years, damp my intended wing.

I dropped out of high school four times between the ages of 12 to 17.

One of the tough things about being an actor, probably the hardest thing, is getting your foot in the door, and my father handled that for me at a very early age.

I started singing at age five and haven't stopped since.

Never be afraid to chase your dream at any age.

I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.