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I am tied to the stake, and I must stand the course.
I am tied to the stake, and I must stand the course.
It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.
It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.
The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, the purpose that never wavers read more
The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, the purpose that never wavers - these are the masters of victory.
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
No rock so hard but that a little wave may beat admission in a thousand years.
No rock so hard but that a little wave may beat admission in a thousand years.
But Hercules himself must yield to odds;
And many strokes, though with a little axe,
Hews down read more
But Hercules himself must yield to odds;
And many strokes, though with a little axe,
Hews down and fells the hardest-timbered oak.
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
