1,034 Quotes About Persistence

Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

We ought to be patient at all times.

-Lailah Gifty Akita

  • Author Heather Grace Stewart
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    You meet dozens of people who tell you you can't do it. Surround yourself with the people who believe you will do it. Seek out and spend time with those rare people who tell you, no BS, why you haven't done it yet, what it takes to do it, and how they could help you do it. Note how this advice works whether 'it' is robbing a bank, opening a gallery, or writing a bestseller. "It" is up to you. But you can't do it alone.

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You meet dozens of people who tell you you can't do it. Surround yourself with the people who believe you will do it. Seek out and spend time with those rare people who tell you, no BS, why you haven't done it yet, what it takes to do it, and how they could help you do it. Note how this advice works whether 'it' is robbing a bank, opening a gallery, or writing a bestseller. "It" is up to you. But you can't do it alone.

-Heather Grace Stewart

On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

If you are going through hell, keep walking until you reach heaven.

-Matshona Dhliwayo

 

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