Perseverance Quotes

Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.

Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.

When you want to change things, you won’t please everyone.

A 41-inch bust and a lot of perseverance will get you more than a cup of coffee – a lot more.

If you want to be successful in a particular field of endeavor, I think perseverance is one of the key qualities.

I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.

Perverseness is your whole defence.

We fear discovering that we are more than we think we are… That we actually have the guts, the perserverance, the capacity… because, if it’s true, then we become estranged from all we know.

Prayer is the deliberate and persevering action of the soul. It is true and enduring, and full of grace. Prayer fastens the soul to God and makes it one with God’s will.

Discretion is the salt, and fancy the sugar of life; the one preserves, the other sweetens it.