“Some men would rather break their donkeys back, than give them the carrot they both require to progress.” — R.P. Falconer Copy Share Image
A stubborn mind conduces as little to wisdom or even to knowledge, as a stubborn temper to happiness — Robert Southey Copy Share Image
A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country — E. W. Howe Copy Share Image
In the end, it wasn't death that surprised her but the stubbornness of life. — Jeffrey Eugenides Copy Share Image
“We focus on the reasons why we ‘can’t’ at the expense of the far greater reasons why we ‘can’.” — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“Am I dealing with stubbornness, idiocy, or some combination of the two?" "-Cam Rohan” — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance. — Anthony J. D'Angelo Copy Share Image
If men were stubborn just in proportion as they were right, stubbornness would take her seat among the virtues; but men are… — Josh Billings Copy Share Image
“People skills are useless with cats, because cats are immune to training, and do whatever they decide in any situation... And most… — Will Advise Copy Share Image
“Wow…At least I can rest assured that you definitely can’t read my mind,” I remarked. “Clearly you know nothing about me…because the… — M.A. George Copy Share Image
“What do you mean I have to wait for someone's approval? I'm someone. I approve. So I give myself permission to move… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Stubbornness pays! We tend to think that it doesn’t, we might be hesitant to be stubborn – however only the stubborn succeed.” — Michael Nir Copy Share Image
To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
I think people should try to teach young children that these qualities - stubbornness and a capacity to listen - might look… — Renzo Piano Copy Share Image
Stubbornness and ignorance and determination are a very fine line from each other. I'm a very stubborn person, but not so stubborn… — Joe Nichols Copy Share Image
D'Alembert was always surrounded by controversy. ... he was the lightning rod which drew sparks from all the foes of the philosophes.… — Jean le Rond d'Alembert Copy Share Image
“Take these things to heart, my son, I warn you. All men make mistakes, it is only human. But once the wrong… — Sophocles Copy Share Image
Brokenness is the shattering of my self-will - the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God. It is saying… — Nancy Leigh DeMoss Copy Share Image
“I've never been good with asking for help; it seems risky, but at some point when things are really dicey, your stubbornness… — Dee Williams Copy Share Image
“When I find that stubbornness continually overrides common sense regardless of the logic of my argument, it seems that the only effective… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
Advice to a new writer: There are no rules in this profession. Do what is good for you. Read books and watch… — Anne Rice Copy Share Image
You're a Daniels and a Walker. That means you're 99% fine stubbornness, tenacity and resilience combined", Tara said. "And the other 1%?"… — Jill Shalvis Copy Share Image
It takes a lot of courage, self-confidence, and stubbornness to be an openly committed Christian - or openly committed to any of… — Charles Murray Copy Share Image
In the face of an obstacle which is impossible to overcome, stubbornness is stupid. — Simone de Beauvoir Copy Share Image
“You underestimate the stubbornness a crown can press into a man or woman's mind.” — Brandon Sanderson Copy Share Image
One of the first principles of perseverance is to know when to stop persevering. — Carolyn Wells Copy Share Image
“It would seem no matter how progressive we get there are always those few who are backwards in their ways.” — Solange nicole Copy Share Image
Disappointment is really just a term for our refusal to look on the bright side — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There's a fine line between stubbornness and the positive side of that, which is dogged determination. — Jeb Bush Copy Share Image
“Whitewash on the forehead hardens the brain into a state of obstinacy, perhaps.” — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
When you're out of willpower you call on stubbornness, that's the trick. — Henri Matisse Copy Share Image
“We love being mentally strong, but we hate situations that allow us to put our mental strength to good use.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world. — Jack Gilbert Copy Share Image
“But their strength is the strength of numbers and of stubbornness and persistence; do not underestimate it.” — Robin McKinley Copy Share Image
Well, I can admire stubbornness in a man. There is little to a man who's too easily biddable. — Robert Jordan Copy Share Image
I don't know why I had to fall in love with someone who's more stubborn than I am. — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“When we resist the counsel of the Lord, we manifest stubbornness and rejection of his inspired guidance.” — Marion G. Romney Copy Share Image
One arrives at style only with atrocious effort, with fanatical and devoted stubbornness. — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
