Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces read more

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.

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.

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

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.

To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man.

To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man.

The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.

The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.

Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.

Water continually dropping will wear hard rocks hollow.

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.