1,905 Quotes About Effort

About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age.

Sometimes a chance must be taken to create a possible chance for improvement, and by chance if that chance fails, try better next time, but always take a chance because nothing happens without a chance.

When things don't go according to plan, plan according to how things go.

Simply giving something ‘a shot’ is not giving something our ‘best,’ for our best is made up of as many ‘shots’ as it takes in order to be our best.

One can be kind,one can be helpful,but it takes a heart and an effort to understand.

Trying and getting hurt can't possibly be worse for you than being... stuck.

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.

Pessimism doesn’t change the reality; it prolongs the status quo. And it brings everyone down. It’s only ever lose-lose. Optimism and faith coupled with pragmatism change the reality. Self-belief and self-reliance change the reality. Boldness to explore new ideas changes the reality. A vision powered by effort and energy changes the reality.

In the long run most short cuts are flawed - especially on journeys to 'so-called' success