The trouble with having a stubbornness contest with your kids is that they have your stubbornness gene. — Robert Breault Copy Share Image
“That’s crazy,” Emma said, sheer stubbornness making her deny what she already knew was happening.” — Erin M. Leaf Copy Share Image
“how slim the line is between genius and insanity and between determination and stubbornness.” — Richard Branson 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
“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
When you're out of willpower you call on stubbornness, that's the trick. — Henri Matisse Copy Share Image
People you don't like are pigheaded. Your friends are stubborn, or hold to their purpose.~ Victor Radcliff in The United States of… — Harry Turtledove Copy Share Image
“When a person boldly declares 'You can't' he might as well add on 'Can you?' knowing that this spoken roadblock only serves… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
The movie industry has ignored the success of films that look favorably on faith with the same sort of self-destructive stubbornness that… — Michael Medved Copy Share Image
“If you are looking for something, don't go sit on the seashore and expect it to come and find you; you must… — Konstantin Stanislavski Copy Share Image
I am determined to make the most of this life that I have, damn it - it's that kind of stubbornness I… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
“To the best of my knowledge, sir," Benedict said in an apologetic tone, "no one has ever been able to tell my… — Jim Butcher Copy Share Image
If a creative person has a sense of humor, a sense of style and a certain amount of stubbornness, he finds a… — Stephen Nachmanovitch Copy Share Image
She tips her chin up and looks at me with that Abnegation stubbornness I know so well. She may have left them,… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
I'm unpredictable, I never know where I'm going until I get there, I'm so random, I'm always growing, learning, changing, I'm never… — Anonymous 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
I think of myself as unconventional, I guess. I maybe always had a problem with authority, like a stubbornness about what's expected… — Kim Gordon Copy Share Image
“What is it that makes a seemingly rational man set out on a perilous journey knowing full well that the odds of… — Stan Turner Copy Share Image
Don’t lie. You know you like to view but not to buy. I have found that I am not a space where… — Jeanette Winterson 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
“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
“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
We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world. — Jack Gilbert Copy Share Image
“A man would rather break his donkeys back than give it the carrot it requires to progress.” — R.P. Falconer Copy Share Image
One arrives at style only with atrocious effort, with fanatical and devoted stubbornness. — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
“I have waited my entire life to love you and I refuse to let your stubbornness take you away from me.” — Kate Meader Copy Share Image
“Dear brother," Number Two replied, "I can eat shit, I just don't like the taste.” — Mo Yan 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
Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance. — Anthony J. D'Angelo 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
“Very well," said the Voice, in a tone of relief. "Then I'm going to throw flints at you till you think differently.” — H.G. Wells Copy Share Image
