Persistence Quotes

573 quotes by 415 authors

The young think that failure is the Siberian end of the line, banishment from all the living, and tend to do what I then did… — James A. Baldwin
Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone… — P T Barnum
Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. — John Adams
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. — John Quincy Adams
The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther.' — Ludwig van Beethoven
When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the… — Alexander Graham Bell
The best customer service is if the customer doesn't need to call you, doesn't need to talk to you. It just works. — Jeff Bezos
My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am, I fight until the last ball. My list… — Bjorn Borg
Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence. — Hal Borland
I'm a big believer in persistence, don't be greedy and, above all, work hard. It's what keeps me going. — Caprice Bourret
Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. — Bill Bradley
Sports is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty, can be important role models. — Bill Bradley
The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top. — Joyce Brothers
To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let… — Ralph Bunche
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacle s, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul… — Thomas Carlyle
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. — Dale Carnegie
Persist and persevere, and you will find most things that are attainable, possible. — Lord Chesterfield
Never, never, never give up. — Winston Churchill
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come… — Winston Churchill
Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. — Carl von Clausewitz

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