Quotes About Persistence

Sometimes adversity or pain may derail you, but never allow them to defeat you. Instead, let them be your drive towards a great story of triumph.

The hearts and mindsets of those that refuse to quit, eventually find a way and prevail in achieving their goals.

Motivation will move you towards the top, consistency will take you to the top, but discipline is the key to keeping you there.

Someone's disapproval of a dream that you are passionate about, should not stop you from pursuing it.

I had only four hairs worth shaving, but I managed to inflict five cuts attempting to remove them.

Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

Everyone stop moving!" he bellowed. "Especially you, chickens! CHICKENS, GIVE UP! WE'RE GOING TO EAT YOU! THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT! STOP RUNNING AWAY RIGHT NOW!

Bring me back a banaaaaaaana!" Mindreader called after him as Mightyclaws darted away.

You're like a monkey," Swordtail panted, catching up to her when she stopped to wait for them. "I mean — in a good way — like a — very fast — jumps — good jumps — not foodishly — I mean, not in a dinner way — just, so fast." He wheezed to a stop.

Until she WINS!" Cliff sang, vaulting into the air.

All I can ask is that you try your best — and I know I don't even have to ask, because you're the kind of dragon who always does.

Tui T. Sutherland

hold their breath for up to an hour,

I see you going to the giving-up place in your head. Get yourself out of there right now. We do not know he's dead any more than we did an hour ago. What we have to do is keep searching, because he's only definitely dead if we give up and sit here like moping camels. You are not allowed to mourn until you see a dead body, do you understand me?

Of course she is — that's what she's been up to this whole time,

NOTHING TO DO WITH HER DREAM LAST NIGHT. NO. She WOULD NOT STAND FOR IT.

Shantideva says: If you are trained, There is nothing which will not become easy. First by training to tolerate minor problems, Later you will become able to tolerate great problems.

Hate to sound sleazy, but tease me, I don't want it if it's that easy

I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there's a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up.... and handle it.

Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory, but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.

Hungry Only: The Bulldozer

You admit it was a bad idea as soon as you realize it. You laugh at yourself. You take their ribbing. And most important, you don't stop making suggestions. Most of your ideas won't be horrible. Even

Real results come from putting your momentary needs on hold to pursue larger, more important goals.

There are some midshipmen who will never have the decency to lie down and die, whatever the circumstances. Because they are born to be hanged, no doubt,' added the lieutenant darkly.