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Quotes About Persistence

It's a prime example of a zombie idea—an idea that should have been killed by evidence, but refuses to die.
~ Paul Krugman
Solomon's Laws 1. When the law doesn't work...work the law.
~ Paul Levine
We keep looking for justice, but it's nothing but stormy nights and dark alleys out there.
~ Paul Levine
As noted earlier, current theory states that it takes two thousand to three thousand repetitions to master a physical act or develop physical "muscle memory." I believe it takes an equal amount of "mental muscle memory" to ingrain a thought process or act.
~ Unknown
Even in a seemingly futile moment or losing cause, one person may unknowingly inspire another, and that person yet a third, who could go on to change the world, or at least a small corner of it. Mandela called this process "the multiplication of courage.
~ Paul Rogat Loeb
Just think of AIDS as . . . the guest that won't leave. The one we all hate. But you have to remember. Hey--it's still our party.
~ Paul Rudnick
You want to be a writer, don't know how or when? Find a quiet place, use a humble pen.
~ Paul Simon
And I must be what I must be and face tomorrow.
~ Paul Simon
The past wasn't dead, nor past. She herself was black, and was explaining the demographic of the Black Belt today by referring to slavery, still a visitable memory because of the persistence of its effects.
~ Paul Theroux
on my trip whenever I felt obstructed or low, I thought of this valiant woman, and moved on.
~ Paul Theroux
In India, the past refuses to die, undisturbed by new realities.
~ Unknown
The road to hell was paved with the bones of men who did not know when to quit fighting.
~ Paulette Jiles
In real life, love has to be possible. Even if it is not returned right away, love can only survive when the hope exists that you will be able to win over the person you desire.
~ Paulo Coelho
If you start by promising what you don't even have yet, you'll lose your desire to work towards getting it.
~ Paulo Coelho
But how will I know who my Soulmate is?" Brida felt that this was one of the most important questions she had ever asked in her life. By taking risks' she said to Brida. ' By risking failure, disappointment, disillusion, but never ceasing in you search for Love. As long as you keep looking, you will triumph in the end.
~ Paulo Coelho
Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we've learned as we've moved toward that dream. That's the point at which most people give up. It's the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one 'dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.
~ Paulo Coelho
No matter how you feel today, get up, dress up & show up
~ Paulo Coelho
Faith is not Desire. Faith is Will. Desires are things that need to be satisfied, whereas Will is a force. Will changes the space around us,...
~ Paulo Coelho
Love is only a word, until we decide to let it possess us with all its force. Love is only a word, until someone arrives to give it meaning. Don't give up. Remember, it's always the last key on the key ring that opens the door.
~ Paulo Coelho
Being human means having doubts and yet still continuing on your path.
~ Paulo Coelho
Never give up. When your heart becomes tired, just walk with your legs - but move on.
~ Paulo Coelho
Go and get your things,' he said. 'Dreams mean work.
~ Paulo Coelho
Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.
~ Paulo Coelho
No, I'm not mistaken. I know you don't love me. But I'm going to fight for your love. There are some things in life that are worth fighting for to the end. You are worth it.
~ Paulo Coelho