Persistence Quotes

573 quotes by 415 authors

I'm very determined and stubborn. There's a desire in me that makes me want to do more and more, and to do it right. Each… — Mary Lou Retton
The test of character is not persistence when you expect a light at the end of the tunnel. The true test is performance and persistence… — James Arthur Ray
Have the dogged determination to follow through to achieve your goal; regardless of circumstances or whatever other people say, think, or do — Paul Meyer
Focus on the solution, not the problem — Walter Inglis Anderson
You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working. Never be faint-hearted. Be resolute, but never bitter. — Ralph Bunche
If your plan isn't working, adjust your plan. Never give up. — Matt Martin
God is action, complete with mistakes, fumblings, persistence, agony. God is not the power that has found eternal equilibrium, but the power that is forever… — Nikos Kazantzakis
Most people with a big idea, great talent and/or something to say don't get lucky at first. Or second. Or even third. It's so easy… — Seth Godin
Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. — Denis Waitley
For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up! — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence. — William Arthur Ward
You have to keep plugging away. We are all growing. There is no shortcut. You have to put time into it to build an audience. — John Gruber
Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want… — John C. Maxwell
Were designed for persistence hunting, which is a mix of running and walking. Whats built into that kind of running is a sense of pleasure.… — Christopher McDougall
What matters most in a childâ€™s development, they say, is not how much information we can stuff into her brain in the first few years.… — Paul Tough
Modern man is conditioned to expect instant gratification, but any success or triumph realized quickly, with only marginal effort, is necessarily shallow. Meaningful achievement takes… — Mark Twight
Making the absolute best of ourselves is not an easy task. It is a pleasurable pursuit...but it requires patience, persistence, and perseverance. — Sarah Ban Breathnach
Whatever you accomplish in a lifetime will be in direct proportion to the intensity and persistence of your faith — Bob Proctor
Persistence is a unique mental strength; a strength that is essential to combat the fierce power of the repeated rejections and numerous other obstacles that… — Bob Proctor
Tim Price continues to explore and develop his deeply personal approach to music. Through the years his persistence, determination and passion has enabled him to… — Bennie Maupin

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