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The drop hollows out the stone not by strength, but by constant
falling.
[Lat., Gutta cavat lapidem non read more
The drop hollows out the stone not by strength, but by constant
falling.
[Lat., Gutta cavat lapidem non vi, sed saepe cadendo.]
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
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.
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.
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.
The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a read more
The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.
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
There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier read more
There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose.
Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting.
Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting.