Perseverance Quotes

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

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"Perseverance in protecting the living world is the ultimate noble pursuit."
James Lovelock
"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
Florence Nightingale
"The true source of progress is in changing oneself, not in complaining about circumstances."
Florence Nightingale
"A nurse who does not continuously improve is a nurse who is declining."
Florence Nightingale
"To make a difference requires persistence, passion, and unwavering faith."
Florence Nightingale
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"Perseverance is not rigidity but flexible persistence toward what matters."
Humberto Maturana
"Perseverance is the foundation of all actions, especially in the pursuit of truth."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"Every setback in research is a setup for a greater breakthrough."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"In my life, I have learned that perseverance matters more than innate talent."
Chien-Shiung Wu
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"Being a woman in science has taught me that obstacles are often merely opportunities in disguise."
Lise Meitner
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"When facing a seemingly impossible problem, I have found that patience and systematic thinking always prevail."
Lise Meitner
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"Persistence in the face of rejection is the hallmark of every great scientist."
James Watson
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"The persistence required for science mirrors the persistence required for life."
James Watson
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"To persist in trying to solve a problem is the first step towards mastery."
Francis Crick
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"Science is a marathon, not a sprint."
Francis Crick
"The ability to adapt is the key to survival for any species."
James Lovelock
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"Perseverance is continued structural adjustment toward a goal."
Humberto Maturana
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"The capacity to change is the capacity to survive."
Humberto Maturana
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"Climbing Mount Improbable is hard, but it can be done without invoking the sky-hooks of supernaturalism."
Richard Dawkins
"I have found that precision and care in small things lead to great discoveries."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"I believe in working quietly but persistently toward one's goals."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"I have learned that determination can move mountains of prejudice."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"Every setback in the lab is data for the future."
Chien-Shiung Wu
"Every failure in the lab is a step toward understanding."
Chien-Shiung Wu
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"Persistence in research often yields insights that initial cleverness cannot."
Francis Crick
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"Sometimes the smallest discovery can lead to the greatest understanding."
Lise Meitner
L
"The work of science is never truly finished; each answer leads to new questions."
Lise Meitner
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"I learned that persistence is more valuable than genius in the pursuit of science."
Lise Meitner
L
"To be a woman in science is to be twice as curious and ten times as determined."
Lise Meitner
J
"Great discoveries often come to those who persist after others have given up."
James Watson