Quotes about Determination

To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment;

Before a man can achieve anything, even in worldly things, he must lift his thoughts above slavish animal indulgence. He may not, in order to succeed, give up all animality and selfishness, by any means; but a portion of it must, at least, be sacrificed. A man whose first thought is bestial indulgence could neither think clearly nor plan methodically;

Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once you understand that you have to make it come your way, by your own exertions.

You know, failure hurts. Any kind of failure stings. If you live in the sting, you will - undoubtedly - fail. My way of getting past the sting is to say no, I'm just not going to let this get me down.

Losing one feather does not prevent a bird from flying.

You don't have to swim when you know how to walk on water.

If a man could outpace his shadow, he would still find it waiting for him at the finishing line.

Money is a great asset, talent is an extraordinary asset, and courage is an exceptional asset.

You can curse the sun a thousand times, but cannot keep it from shining, even for a day.

Strength accomplishes sizable things.Wisdom accomplishes incredible things.Faith accomplishes remarkable things.Love accomplishes unbelievable things.

You don't stop planting corn because weeds are going to grow beside it.

It is possible to draw a straight line with a crooked pencil.