Quotes About Perseverance

You'll piss when you can't whistle

It takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection. Except for my parents. They got it on the first try.

Takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection." He paused to reconsider that. "Well, except for my parents. They got it on the first try." (Adrian)

When I saw you fall..." "You thought, 'Wow, she's a loser.

It's okay," I said soothingly. "You're just getting your stride back. Once you're up to full power, I'll go crack a rib or something so we can test it." She groaned. "The horrible part is that I don't think you're joking.

Sometimes the greatest tests of our strength are situations that don't seem so obviously dangerous. Sometimes surviving is the hardest thing of all.

We can't stop living because other people are dead.

You know what we need?" "A new plan?" asked Lissa. "A miracle?" asked Eddie. I paused and glared at them both before responding. Since when had they become the comedians here? " No.

Impossible situations are our specialty.

What hope is there?" I asked. "If even angels fall, what hope is there for the rest of us?

Too bad you got so bogged down in books. You've got the spirit of a warrior.

How do you feel right now?" "I hurt like hell." "You'll feel worse tomorrow." "So?" "So, better get a jump on this while you still feel...not as bad." "What kind of logic is that?" I retorted.

Very often the things we most desire come only after much patience and struggle.

Stop bitching and try again.

You understand your responsibilities better than guardians twice your age. You'll do what you have to do to succeed.

I used to think you were weak and just didn't fight back ... but now, honestly, I think you're actually pretty tough. It takes a hell of a lot of strength to not complain and lash out.

Out of old habit, I put my hand on my collarbone, touching a cross that was no longer there. Don't let them change me, I prayed silently. Let me keep my mind. Let me endure whatever there is to come.

What's with all the running, anyway? I mean, I realize the importance of stamina and all that, but shouldn't I be moving on to something with a little hitting? They're still killing me in group practice." "Maybe you should hit harder.

I tentatively attempted to make contact with the muscles in my body. They told me to leave them the fuck alone.

This isn't a Christmas special! This is my life. In the real world, miracles and goodness just don't happen.

You aren't going to go crazy," I said firmly. "You're stronger than you think. The next time you feel that way, find something to focus on, to remind you of who are." "Like what? Got some magic object in mind?" "Doesn't have to be magic," I said. I racked my brain. "Here." I unfastened the golden cross necklace. "This has always been good for me. Maybe it'll help you." I set it in his hand, but he caught hold of mine before I could pull back

But once in a while . . . I don't know. I feel so close, Rose. So close to the edge. Like if I allow myself one small misstep, I'll plunge away and never come back. It's like I'll lose myself.

Turning away, I stared at the long road winding off ahead of me. I sighed. This trip might take awhile. "Then start walking, Rose," I muttered to myself. I set off, off to kill the man I loved.

You can think whatever you want, do whatever you want. I'm going to just go on loving you, even if it's hopeless.