Following is our list of determination and persistence quotations and slogans full of insightful wisdom and perspective about perseverance and persistence.
Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you. — Denis Waitley
Success comes from stubborn perseverance and the tenacity not to admit defeat — Kim Hyun-joong
The most essential factor is persistence -- the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come. — James Whitcomb Riley
Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor. — Joseph Pilates
Continued persistence overcomes almost all resistance. — Mark Victor Hansen
Persist to overcome. He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good.
Determination And Perseverance Quotes
When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there. — Zig Ziglar
Determination and perseverance move the world; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail. — Marva Collins
Our destiny is not determined by the number of times we stumble but by the number of times we rise up, dust ourselves off, and move forward. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Act with a determination not to be turned aside by thoughts of the past and fears of the future. — Robert E. Lee
Every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward — Thomas A. Edison
Be audacious and cunning in your plans, firm and persevering in their execution, determined to find a glorious end. — Carl von Clausewitz
Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. — Calvin Coolidge
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. — Calvin Coolidge
I find negativity is infectious and also very depressing. Choose friends who you admire and aspire to be like! Positive, driven and determined. — Martyn Ford
Perseverance And Persistence Quotes
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. — Saadi Shirazi
The real test is not whether you avoid failure, because you won't. It's whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it. . . — Barack Obama
If at first you don't succeed, try hard work. — William Feather
Every setback might be the very thing that makes you carry on and fight all the harder and become much better. — Les Paul
I have no Napoleonic dream. I'm just hard-working and pragmatic. — Roman Abramovich
Average talent, plus hard work and dedication, will always beat talent by itself. — Clinton Anderson
Don’t give up when things get tough, just hang in there, stay focused and be patient. — Folorunsho Alakija
Be diligent to succeed as there is a way where there be no way, only the persistent and diligent finds it. — Folorunsho Alakija
Many clubs rejected me, but I wanted to be a footballer and to learn as quickly as possible, so I persisted until I got into Real Sociedad when I was 13. — Antoine Griezmann
The habit of persistence is the habit of victory. — Herbert Kaufman
Power Of Persistence Quotes
President Heber J. Grant often quoted the following statement, which is sometimes attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson: “That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do-not that the nature of the thing is changed, but that our power to do is increased.' — Heber J. Grant
That which we persist in doing becomes easier to do, not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our power to do has increased. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
What this power is, I cannot say... All I know is that it exists. — Alexander Graham Bell
Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your weaknesses... on your powers, instead of your problems. — Paul J. Meyer
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. — Dwight D. Eisenhower
The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. — Dwight D. Eisenhower
A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad, cannot fail to produce its results on the character and circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances. — James Allen
It is necessary to understand that Black Power is a cry of disappointment. The Black Power slogan did not spring full grown from the head of some philosophical Zeus. It was born from the wounds of despair and disappointment. It is a cry of daily hurt and persistent pain. — Martin Luther
The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it's a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers -- of persistence, concentration, and insight -- to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply. — Susan Cain
Hard Work And Persistence Quotes
Dreams can come true, but there is a secret. They're realized through the magic of persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus and hard work. They happen a step at a time, manifested over years, not weeks. — Elbert Hubbard
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it. — Michael Jordan
Effective networking isn't a result of luck - it requires hard work and persistence. — Lewis Howes
When I meet successful people I ask 100 questions as to what they attribute their success to. It is usually the same: persistence, hard work and hiring good people. — Kiana Tom
I don't believe in luck. ... It's persistence, hard work, and not forgetting your dream. — Janet Jackson
You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working. Never be faint-hearted. Be resolute, but never bitter. — Ralph Bunche
Decide carefully, exactly what you want in life, then work like mad to make sure you get it! — Hector Crawford
I think the American Dream says that anything can happen if you work hard enough at it and are persistent, and have some ability. The sky is the limit to what you can build, and what can happen to you and your family. — Sanford I. Weill
The great ones in life are not those who are handed silver spoons. Their excellence comes from digging into the raw ore of their own character, through hard work, persistence and faith turning whatever they touch into gold. — Guy Finley
Success ... seems to be connected with action. — Conrad Hilton
Dedication And Perseverance Quotes
I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen. — Frank Lloyd Wright
These words are mine, I tell them to my boys. You have walked in my footsteps, and now you walk beside me, but eventually pass me by, so that I can see you in front of me. — Bill Miller
I still have a lot to learn, and I still have a lot to prove. — Holly Holm
Pick one thing. And go at it with everything you’ve got. — Tom Bilyeu
The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand — Vince Lombardi
I work all summer and throughout the whole season to be prepared for the challenges that I have to face. — Kawhi Leonard
Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. — Vince Lombardi
What I would like to say is make sure you know what you really want to do and do it. And also I want to say, if not now then when? — Lisa Manoban
We need real and dedicated fighters and champions in the UFC. It’s simply the best organization in the world. — Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Win or lose, I believe in giving my best. And that is what I always do. — Khabib Nurmagomedov
Persistence And Love Quotes
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. — Maya Angelou
We have to recognise that there cannot be relationships unless there is commitment, unless there is loyalty, unless there is love, patience, persistence. — Cornel West
There is nothing more common than unsuccessful men with talent. — Joe Strummer
Your persistent longing is your persistent voice. But when love grows cold, the heart grows silent. Burning love is the outcry of the heart! If you are filled with longing all the time, you will keep crying out, and if your love perseveres, your cry will be heard without fail. — Saint Augustine
Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life? — Tony Robbins
Love is not without its flaws. The stronger the love, the more it tests you. Compassion and empathy will make true love persist. — Kahlil Gibran
Be stubborn and persist, and trust yourself on what you love. You have to trust what you love. — Carolee Schneemann
Success comes from taking the initiative and following up or persisting. — Tony Robbins
My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. — Bjorn Borg
Perseverance And Hard Work Quotes
Success is not easy and I think everyone should know that hard work and perseverance and being open to giving back are so much more powerful than stepping all over people to get to the top. — Misty Copeland
Milton Berle is an inspiration to every young person that wants to get into show business. Hard work, perseverance, and discipline: all the things you need...when you have no talent. — Dean Martin
Physical strength (hard work), mental strength (perseverance) and spiritual strength (love & acceptance) are the keys to continuous growth. — Rickson Gracie
If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way.. Follow your Dreams. — Jane Goodall
Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Believe in your dreams and work hard to make them a reality. You have the power to create your own future. — Edward Barber
Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams. — Benjamin Carson
With hard work and effort, you can achieve anything. — Antoine Griezmann
Every training session, I work hard to improve my weaknesses and build on my strengths. — Antoine Griezmann
Strength And Perseverance Quotes
Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength. — Napoleon Bonaparte
We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. — Marie Curie
Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. — Marie Curie
The only thing that I’m impressed by anymore is when someone starts something and never looks back. That is the definition of true strength. — Alex Hormozi
So long as there is breath in me, that long I will persist. For now I know one of the greatest principles on success; if I persist long enough I will win. — Og Mandino
It takes strength and courage to eliminate the bad apples from your life, but it is necessary so that you can unleash your potential. — Chatri Sityodtong
Deep down within the heart there is a stillness which is healing, a trust in the universal laws which is unwavering, and a strength which is rock-like. But because it is so deep we need both patience and perseverance when digging for it. — Paul Brunton
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow. — Thomas Paine
Persistence Inspirational Quotes
For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up! — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. ... Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles. — Swami Vivekananda
Anything is possible. You can be told that you have a 90-percent chance or a 50-percent chance or a 1-percent chance, but you have to believe, and you have to fight. — Lance Armstrong
Having limits to push against is how you find out what you can do. — Sylvie Guillem
If you don't give up, eventually you will break the cycle and you will overcome any obstacle. — Lyoto Machida
First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won't. Habit is persistence in practice. — Octavia Butler
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. — Josh Billings
Great Perseverance Quotes
I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. — Kobe Bryant
Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
There's no way to become great overnight, but in the marathon of success, it takes a lot of intention to see you through each day of the journey. — Lewis Howes
There are no great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary people rise to meet. — William Halsey
No matter how difficult the challenge, when we spread our wings of faith and allow the winds of God's spirit to lift us, no obstacle is too great to overcome. — Roy Lessin
In summary, all great work is the fruit of patience and perseverance, combined with tenacious concentration on a subject over a period of months or years. — Santiago Ramon y Cajal
Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another. — Angela Duckworth
Opportunities were seized, regrets were had, and success was ultimately achieved. — Cliff Lerner
We sometimes forget that our greatest achievements have always come when we are bold. — Ursula von der Leyen
People Writing About Determination And Persistence
Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. — Paul J. Meyer
Few people take objectives really seriously. They put average effort into too many things, rather than superior thought and effort into a few important things. People who achieve the most are selective as well as determined. — Richard Koch
If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get knocked down seventy times and get up off the floor saying, ''Here comes number seventy-one!'' — Richard DeVos
Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power. — Charles Simmons
Get back up and keep going. — Sam Altman
There are moments when I feel like giving up or giving in, but I soon rally again and do my duty as I see it: to keep the spark of life inside me ablaze. — Etty Hillesum
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. — Calvin Coolidge
I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action. — Napoleon Hill
Morale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope. It is confidence and zeal and loyalty. It is élan, esprit de corps and determination. — George C. Marshall
Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. — Leonardo da Vinci
As the leader of a country, you are not free to enjoy the luxury of such feelings. The Afghan people want peace, which requires persistence. We are determined to defend our country, and the whole region and the entire world understands the justice of our cause and the principled way in which we have engaged in it. — Ashraf Ghani
Perseverance... keeps honor bright: to have done, is to hang quite out of fashion, like a rusty nail in monumental mockery. — William Shakespeare
Remember where you came from, where you're going, and why you created this mess you got yourself into in the first place. — Richard Bach
Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. — Denis Waitley
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. — Samuel Johnson
You get some success. You run into some walls...it's how tenacious you are, how irrepressible, how ultimately optimistic and tenacious you are about it that will determine your success. — Steve Ballmer
You must bring every particle of your energy, unanswerable resolution, your best efforts, your persistent industry to your task or the best will not come out of you. You must back up your ambition by your whole nature, by unbounded enthusiasm and a determination to win which knows no failure. — Orison Swett Marden
Your word determines your day, who you are, where you are and where you are bound. You are headed somewhere and God in you wants to stand up. Here's another thought: The key to manifestation is focussing your attention powerfully and persistently on what you desire. All of this is out of my new book: The Laws of Thinking. — E. Bernard Jordan
Failure is only postponed success as long as courage 'coaches' ambition. — Albert Einstein
Persistence and determination are incredibly important. But sometimes you need to analyze the situation and understand when you're wrong. You need to be able to cop to being wrong, learn to change, and continue to grow as a human being. — Sasha Grey
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. — Dale Carnegie
Saints are sinners who kept on going. — Robert Louis Stevenson
Stubbornly persist, and you will find that the limits of your stubbornness go well beyond the stubbornness of your limits — Robert Breault
What is important is what inspires persistence and determination- in other words what you care about. — David Maister
Be prepared for disappointment and frustration. Be persistent and bounce back even more determined to succeed. — Paul Clitheroe
But the moment you turn a corner you see another straight stretch ahead and there comes some further challenge to your ambition. — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
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