Perseverance Quotes

Every great achievement required someone who refused to quit. These quotes tell that story.

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"The difference between mediocrity and excellence is often just attention to detail."
John Carmack
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"I believe in focused, determined hard work."
John Carmack
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"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
John Carmack
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"Consistent small improvements compound over time."
John Carmack
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"Perfectionism is the enemy of progress."
John Carmack
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"Progress is made one step at a time, never all at once."
John Carmack
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"Small disciplines lead to big achievements."
John Carmack
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"Persistence is more important than perfection."
John Carmack
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"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just a little extra."
John Carmack
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"Consistency beats intensity in the long run."
John Carmack
"Challenge yourself to be better every single day."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"You must be willing to accept failure to achieve success."
Shigeru Miyamoto
"You must be willing to start from nothing and build something."
Shigeru Miyamoto
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"I believe that the problem with people today is they're not willing to commit to anything."
Nolan Bushnell
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"I've always believed that if you want to do something badly enough, you'll find a way."
Nolan Bushnell
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"Failure is just another step towards success."
Nolan Bushnell
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"I believe that hard work and determination can overcome any obstacle."
Nolan Bushnell
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"The key to success is persistence."
Nolan Bushnell
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"The only way to fail is to give up."
Nolan Bushnell
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"Success is about perseverance and determination."
Nolan Bushnell
"The code that is hardest to write is often the code that solves the most important problems."
Bjarne Stroustrup
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"Every expert was once a beginner who refused to give up."
John Carmack
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"The strength to persevere is often found in the darkest moments."
John Carmack
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"Persistence in pursuing your vision is more valuable than initial talent."
Ralph Baer
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"Great things rarely happen overnight; they happen through sustained effort."
Ralph Baer
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"Every expert was once a beginner who refused to give up."
Ralph Baer
"The most important principle for the good algorithm designer is to refuse to be content."
Donald Knuth
"Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back."
Donald Knuth
"There is no royal road to anything - not even to geometry."
Donald Knuth
"Perfection is the enemy of progress."
Shigeru Miyamoto