The most momentous fact about the pattern of American politics is that we live under a persistent, obdurate, one might almost say… — Clinton Rossiter Copy Share Image
Joys circular fulfillment was so persistent, when I was weak it gave me strength. — Delano Johnson Copy Share Image
Irresolute men are sometimes very persistent in their undertakings, because if they give up their designs they would have to make a… — Giacomo Leopardi Copy Share Image
Having a persistent nature is part of being human. Otherwise we wouldn't be able to speak of knowing another person, or loving… — Neal Stephenson Copy Share Image
The real reason we haven't had peace is because of a persistent refusal of the Palestinians to recognize a Jewish state in… — Benjamin Netanyahu Copy Share Image
The great high-road of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast, well-doing; and they who are the most persistent, and… — Samuel Smiles Copy Share Image
If a betting game among a certain number of participants I played long enough, eventually one player will have all the money.… — William Eckhardt Copy Share Image
Why do they make things so complicated?" "So that those who have the responsibility for understanding can understand.," he said. "Imagine if… — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
I suppose in order to succeed at something you have to be very persistent. I've never done that. — Christopher Walken Copy Share Image
The house of Lords must be the only institution in the world which is kept efficient by the persistent absenteeism of most… — Herbert Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel Copy Share Image
Destiny is another name for humanity's half-hearted yet persistent search for death. Again and again peoples have had the chance to live… — Rebecca West Copy Share Image
Where utopianism is advanced through gradualism rather than revolution, albeit steady and persistent as in democratic societies, it can deceive and disarm… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Follow your interests, get the best available education and training, set your sights high, be persistent, be flexible, keep your options open,… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
There are no boundaries in the real Planet Earth. No United States, no Soviet Union, no China, no Taiwan...Rivers flow unimpeded across… — Jacques Yves Cousteau Copy Share Image
Passion and marriage are essentially irreconcilable. Their origins and their ends make them mutually exclusive. Their co-existence in our midst constantly raises… — Denis de Rougemont Copy Share Image
The real treasure, that which we all seek, is never very far; there is no real need to seek it in a… — Heinrich Zimmer Copy Share Image
To be honest, one can only feel glad that so many modern iconoclasts consider Christianity to be full of exceptionally hypocritical, religious… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
One of the most persistent images in American urbanism is that of the proverbial city on a hill, as first envisioned on… — Martin Filler Copy Share Image
You must be very patient, very persistent. The world isn't going to shower gold coins on you just because you have a… — Herb Kelleher Copy Share Image
“And your doubt can become a good quality if you train it. It must become knowing , it must become criticism. Ask… — Rainer Maria Rilke Copy Share Image
I consider parenting skills, those skills that help children: (1) develop clear and important goals; and (2) figure out flexible and persistent… — Timothy Carey Copy Share Image
