Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one ... - O. Henry

This quote is attributed to O. Henry.

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."

O. Henry Perseverance

Writer American 1862–1910

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"We are not made by our circumstances, we are made by our choices."

"Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating."

"A stitch in time may have ten times the sequel."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."