1,034 Quotes About Persistence

In traveling, there is nothing like dissecting people's statements, which are usually colored by their estimate of the powers or likings of the person spoken to, making all reasonable inquiries, and then pertinaciously but quietly carrying out one's own plans.

As it turns out, that persistence is a requirement. Thus, he would tell me, you need the dark to show the light, so you shouldn't curse darkness. You needed death to define life.

It takes self-discipline and persistence action to achieve the goal.

Whatever you do, do it with your whole being. Become one with that act. Forget thirst, hunger, sleep, sex, and give your whole existence to one idea - an idea to which you can boldly and unhesitantly point and say "this idea is me". You and your idea must become one, for that idea to become a reality.

If you truly can dedicate your life to one single mission, no matter the nature of the mission, then sooner or later the mission itself will pave its own way for you to keep on walking - so, close your eyes, visualize your mission and take the leap of faith.

Worrying paralyzes progress; prayer, preparation and persistence ensures it.

Mistakes help to sharpen your next steps. They don’t prove that you shouldn’t try again.

I am a great warrior.

In life there is only one enemy who can stop your dreams - you!