Perseverance Quote by David McCullough

“In truth, the situation was worse than they realized, and no one perceived this as clearly as Washington. Seeing things as they were, and…

— David McCullough

I go to assume a task more difficult than that which devolved upon Washington. Unless the great God, who assisted him, shall be with…

— Abraham Lincoln

“It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary,…

— Washington Irving

Washington was a man of exceptional, almost excessive self-command, rarely permitting himself any show of discouragement or despair.

— David McCullough

When you see Washington consistently turning a blind eye to suffering, dont sit back and apathetically blame indifference. The loudest voices may be delivering…

— Senator John Kerry

“George Washington famously warned against ... 'ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear”

— George Washington

Washington's entire honesty of mind and his fearless look into the face of all facts are qualities which can never go out of fashion…

— Henry Cabot Lodge

“And when they were elected, they arrived in Washington with absolutely no idea what to do. Their only goal had already been achieved: They…

— David Baldacci

“Our personal stories of perseverance contain immense wisdom that can assist others in finding their way to peace and illumination during difficult times.”

— Molly Friedenfeld

“The perseverance in this world, despite it all, of things done right. Carefully”

— Ben H. Winters

Washington possessed the superb self-confidence that comes only to those men whose inner life is faint.

— William E. Woodward

The shaming of Washington, insofar as it is even possible, is a very noble pursuit.

— Mark Leibovich