Quotes about Persistence

greatness of that with which he strove. For he who strove with the world became great by overcoming the world, and he who strove with himself became great by overcoming himself, but he who strove with God became greater than all.

joy and refreshment in contemplating the great men who have found that precious stone for which they sell all, even their lives... proceeding on their chosen course without vacillating...absorbed in themselves and in working towards their higher goal.

Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.

You find out the strength of a wind by trying to walk against it, not by lying down.

Let us sing even when we do not feel like it, for in this way we give wings to heavy feet and turn weariness into strength.

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.

But hope has an astonishing resilience and strength. Its very persistence in our hearts indicates that it is not a tonic for wishful thinkers but the ground on which realists stand.

When you are going through hell, keep on going. Never never never give up.

Faith is kept alive in us, and gathers strength, more from practice than from speculations.

We pray to you, O God ... for strength, determination, and willpower, to do instead of just to pray, to become instead of merely to wish.

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them.

A commitment to growth is a commitment to risk, courage, faith, strength, hope, and a willingness to make mistakes, get back up and try again.