1,905 Quotes About Effort

When seeking forgiveness, remember, that forgiveness includes change. Don't just ask for forgiveness because you are sorry. Ask because you are willing to put the time and effort in to change.

But if I didn't make an effort on my part, there'll always be regret, wouldn't there?

Rise up, chase your dreams.

When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.

Enthusiasm without effort is vain hope.

Some say the Universe arcs towards justice, I think more often it requires the occasional push.

The Church is as corrupt as, or more corrupt than, most people. Between the Crusades, the sex scandals over the last few decades, and everything in between, who are they to judge? That’s right: no one. They are far from perfect. Like us. But they keep trying. And they do it in a way that is simple, dependable. Familiar. And that should be worth something to someone who says they are good or are trying to be but who is in actuality bad.

I had done all that I could, and no Man is well pleased to have his all neglected, be it ever so little.

Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.