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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.
We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under read more
The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit.
It is not necessary to hope in order to undertake, nor to succeed in order to persevere.
It is not necessary to hope in order to undertake, nor to succeed in order to persevere.
Try and fail, but don't fail to try.
Try and fail, but don't fail to try.
The waters wear the stones: thou washeth away the things which
grow out of the dust of the earth; read more
The waters wear the stones: thou washeth away the things which
grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope
of man.
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.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
