Quotes about Determination

One of the main weaknesses of mankind is the average man's familiarity with the word "impossible." He knows all the rules which will not work. He knows all the things which cannot be done. This book was written for those who seek the rules which have made others successful, and are willing to stake everything on those rules.

God seems to throw Himself on the side of the man who knows exactly what he wants, if he is determined to get JUST THAT!

the soul of a free man looks at life as a series of problems to be solved and solves them, while the soul of a slave whines, 'What can I do who am but a slave?

Keep your attention firmly concentrated on your new path-building and forget all about the old paths.

When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal. If you give up before your goal has been reached, you are a "quitter." A quitter never wins—and a winner never quits. Lift this sentence out, write it on a piece of paper in letters an inch high, and place it where you will see it every night before you go to sleep, and every morning before you go to work.

There's fire in you, Julie. I can see you out there in the street, carrying a banner for all the underprivileged people of the world.

I always say that mentality is a crucial aspect in a football environment.

I'm going to mess up. But I'm going to get back, you know, and get after it and try to do better the next day.

There's going to be a million people that tell you 'No' when you're starting out to do something. But, all you need is that one person to tell you 'Yes,' who's going to believe in you. But first, you need to believe in yourself.

Every time, the mindset I get when I get on the floor is that I'm the best player on the floor.

If we want to be happy and joyful, then we must be determined to let go of attachment. Free from attachment, we are no longer caught in the circle of samsara—not burdened by anxiety nor restlessly searching for what is unwholesome. The absence of attachment leads to true peace and joy.

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.