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Energy and persistence conquer all things.
Energy and persistence conquer all things.
We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.
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.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
 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. 
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.
No one wants to quit when he's losing and no one wants to quit when he's winning.
No one wants to quit when he's losing and no one wants to quit when he's winning.
 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.] 
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.