1,034 Quotes About Persistence

Jaynes (1976) suggested that task persistence is a uniquely human strength. With some exceptions, most animals do not persist at any given task longer than 20 minutes before moving on to the next task.

Stay strong. Focus on the ultimate goal.

Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true:That even as we grieved, we grewThat even as we hurt, we hopedThat even as we tired, we tried

Well, Nicky, I hate to point out the obvious, but here's this tiny bird that's been trying to get through a huge bulletproof glass wall. A totally impossible situation. You tell me it's been here every day pecking away persistently for ten minutes. Well, today the glass came down.

Even the best inborn potentialities for achievement do not render unnecessary patient and persistent practice.

Don't doubt yourself, that's what haters are meant for, they wait for you to make mistakes; So why doubt your abilities, Take that steps and make your haters wait for ever

Never rebel for the sake of rebelling, but always rebel for the sake of truth.

Sometimes your passion takes work and you shouldn't give up on it just because it isn't easy...[Owen Michaels, as quoted by daughter Bailey]

So I stood up, pretending I had moreBreath than I had been feeling that I had,And said: "Lead on! I'm strong. I have no fear.