Quotes about Perseverance

You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lines. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still, like dust, I'll rise.

It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe.

When your dream is bigger than you are, you only have two choices: give up or get help.

You take on the responsibility for making your dream a reality.

Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.

Just follow your dreams and be patient.

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

What I've learned in these 11 years is you just got to stay focused and believe in yourself and trust your own ability and judgment.

In the United States, the fact that you can start again gives a lot of energy and strength and youth to this country. That is why it's so powerful in many ways, and so creative.

I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay, and I don't ever want to finish second again. There is a second place bowl game, but it is a game for losers played by losers. It is and always has been an American zeal to be first in anything we do, and to win, and to win, and to win.

I have tried so hard to do right.

When I was in Class II, we used to walk about 5 km. to school. I did not know of Olympics or even athletics then. One day, a friend went in a car and left me behind. I was so angry, I wanted to run and outrace the car. I ran so fast that I tripped and fractured my knee.