Quotes About Perseverance

over, every minute of every day, for a whole month. But nobody could do that without going mad with frustration.

He who attempts to transform mud into diamonds should expect to have to wash his clothes often," Chiun had said, and this had

To gain the right to pray when it rains, one must also pray when the sun shines.

splinter in the butt as you slide down the banister of life

Four Lessons on Life 1. Never take down a fence until you know why it was put up. 2. If you get too far ahead of the army, your soldiers may mistake you for the enemy. 3. Don't complain about the bottom rungs of the ladder they helped to get you higher. 4. If you want to enjoy the rainbow, be prepared to endure the storm.

Acting provides the fulfillment of never being fulfilled. You're never as good as you'd like to be. So there's always something to hope for.

Believe me, the man who earns his bread by the sweat of his brow, eats oftener a sweeter morsel, however coarse, than he who procures it by the labor of his brains.

There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.

It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary, it rose among trials and reverses, and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.

would rather starve on a penny than work for a pound.

He had, however, a happy mixture of pliability and perseverance in his nature; he was in form and spirit like a supple-jack—yielding, but tough; though he bent, he never broke; and though he bowed beneath the slightest pressure, yet, the moment it was away—jerk! he was as erect, and carried his head as high as ever.

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.

There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.

The artist is not born to a life of pleasure. He must not live idle; he has a hard work to perform, and one which often proves a cross to be borne.

When do we give up, Julie?" he said. "I don't know," I said. "Maybe you can't even if you want to.

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.

Little Engine That Could - "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. I know I can.

Success is often followed by failure. Yesterday's victory doesn't win today's battle.

Every great leader has incredible odds to overcome.

Only adversity provides the opportunity for greatness.