Quotes about Effort

A bad book is as much of a labor to write as a good one; it comes as sincerely from the author's soul.

People who pity themselves think, 'Why would I try to do anything? I'll just fail.'

I just have to play my best game. Not think about anything else - that is the only concern I have and that we should all have.

I live with the fact that while I am playing, I am going to give everything I have, and I will live with those consequences.

Study hard, for the well is deep, and our brains are shallow.

Surely love is both work and wages.

I]f thou loiter when thou shouldst labour, thou wilt lose the crown. O fall to work then speedily and seriously, and bless God that thou hast yet time to do it; and though that which is past cannot be recalled, yet redeem the time now by doubling thy diligence (260).

Are you not in a race; and is not the prize the crown of glory; and should you then sit still or take your ease? (281)

Brethren, experience will teach you that men are not made learned or wise without hard study, unwearied labors, and experience.

God does not need to provide any resources for what you are not doing.

It's not easy having a good time! Even smiling makes my face ache!

We are glad when someone survives, and that surely took some courage and effort. But what are you going to do with your now resurrected life? That is the heroic question.