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Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few read more
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
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.
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.]
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
Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.
Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.
Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will
march straight ahead without looking back.
Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will
march straight ahead without looking back.
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets read more
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.
You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
