Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with 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. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race
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It's only a holy grail as long as you don't find it.
It's only a holy grail as long as you don't find it.
It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in read more
It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in which direction to point that organ.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
A man possesses talent; genius possesses the man.
There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.
There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few read more
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other
