The characteristic of genuine heroism is its persistency. All men have wandering impulses, fits and starts of generosity. But when you have resolved to be great, abide by yourself, and do not try to reconcile yourself with the world. The heroic cannot be common, nor the common heroic.
Perseverance Quotes
Nothing can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with great talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man.
No worthy enterprise can be done by us without continual plodding and wearisomeness to our faint and sensitive abilities.
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.
History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.
How you start is important, but it is how you finish that counts. In the race for success, speed is less important than stamina. The sticker outlasts the sprinter.
