Stay the course, light a star,Change the world where'er you are.

Stay the course, light a star,Change the world where'er you are.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people read more

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

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 another.

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

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.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up read more

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up when taken little by little.

Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.

Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.

Perseverance, dear my lord,
Keeps honor bright; to have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, read more

Perseverance, dear my lord,
Keeps honor bright; to have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mock'ry.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death