Quotes about Perseverance

I think a lot about teaching my kids to work hard.

I couldn't believe I was in the big leagues. I also knew that I have to work hard every single day to stay in the big leagues. One thing is getting to the big leagues; another thing is to stay.

We're all conditioned to work hard, and it's not just an Asian thing: it's an Asian American thing. You maximize the little opportunity you have, and I've made a career.

For me, motivation is easy. I enjoy what I'm doing, and I'm lucky to play tennis. I enjoy the suffering. It's something quite natural for me to go on the court and suffer, and to go in the gym and to suffer, and to know the only way to get better is to work out - that's what I like.

Lord, I'm going to hold steady on to You and You've got to see me through.

I am so dedicated, so passionate, and that counts for more than what crazy people throw at me.

It's a daily plan to solve the problems thrown at us and emerge stronger. You pick things up on the way, and you even learn from the players you work with, but your overall philosophy doesn't change.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

If you would attain to what you are not yet, you must always be displeased by what you are. For where you are pleased with yourself there you have remained. Keep adding, keep walking, keep advancing.

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.