155 Quotes by Angela Duckworth

...grit grows as we figure out our life philosophy, learn to dust ourselves off after rejection and disappointment, and learn to tell the difference between low-level goals that should be abandoned quickly and higher-level goals that demand more tenacity. The maturation story is that we develop the capacity for long-term passion and perseverance as we get older.

The roots of knowledge are bitter, but its fruits are sweet.

trying to do things they can't yet do, failing, and learning what they need to do differently is exactly the way that experts practice.

Consistency of effort over the long run is everything

Pete's philosophy is: Do things better than they have ever been done before.

Failure is not a permanent condition.

Consistency of effort over the long run is everything.

Passion begins with intrinsically enjoying what you do.

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.