Who said "Perseverance is simply refusing to accept defeat"?

This quote is attributed to Carlos Santana.

Perseverance is simply refusing to accept defeat - Carlos Santana

"Perseverance is simply refusing to accept defeat"

Carlos Santana Perseverance

Rock Latin Guitarist Mexican-American Born 1946 (age 80)

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