Quotes About Effort

Energy and patience in business are two indispensable elements of success.

Every fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying.

Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.

Success is seldom permanent, and failure is seldom fatal. The important thing is to keep trying.

Success is processional. It's the result of a series of small disciplines that lead us into habitual patterns of success that no longer require consistent will or effort.

The secret of success is this: there is no secret of success.

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.

To have the rewards that very few have, do the things that very few people are willing to do.

Infinite striving to be the best is man's duty; it is its own reward. Everything else is in God's hands.

Success is measured simply by the amount of effort we put forth, in conquering our objectives.

Hard work often leads to success. No work seldom does.

If you're lazy, don't expect much in terms of success. You're owed nothing and success will not be given to you. It's earned.

Each failure to sell will increase your chances for success at your next attempt.

Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that.

Success is not easy. But it is worth the price.

Success in spiritual life lies not in being the Best, but doing the Best.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do, well.

We are not judged by what we are basically. We are judged by how hard we use what we have been given. Success means nothing to the Lord.

Well, you can't be trying to achieve success of any kind in this business without accepting that there's going to be a flip side to it.

Look at misfortune the same way you look at success - Don't Panic! Do you best and forget the consequences.

You don't see the struggle part of a person's life. You only see the success they have.

Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity that was at hand.

If at first you do succeed, try something harder.

I am more fond of achieving than striving. My theories must prove to be facts or be discarded as worthless. My efforts must soon be crowned with success, or discontinued.