Perseverance Quotes

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

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"To be just requires constant practice and habituation."
Epicureanism Epicurus
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, yet the wise know when to rest."
Laozi
"In success and failure, the Master finds the same peace."
Laozi
"Perseverance in the face of obstacles reveals one's true character."
Thales of Miletus
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"A man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Mencius
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"A man without perseverance is like a ship without a rudder."
Mencius
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"The sweetest fruit grows on the hardest climb."
Mencius
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"Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill, receive conclusion."
Pythagoras
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"Gold is tried in fire, so must man be tried in adversity."
Pythagoras
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"The greatest things require the greatest effort."
Heraclitus
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"Even stumbling blocks become stepping stones."
Heraclitus
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"The path of greatest resistance often leads to greatest growth."
Heraclitus
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"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Zhuangzi
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"The journey of a thousand miles is accomplished one step at a time."
Zhuangzi
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"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Confucius
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"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
Confucius
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"Consistency is the foundation of virtue."
Confucius
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"When you realize you've made a mistake, take action immediately to correct it."
Confucius
"Perseverance is not the absence of struggle but victory despite it."
Thales of Miletus
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
Thales of Miletus
"When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind and then look forward."
Laozi
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"The tortoise will always beat the hare if given a head start."
Zeno of Elea
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"The runner cannot overtake the tortoise."
Zeno of Elea
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"The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Mencius
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"To master a skill, practice with all your heart."
Mencius
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"Persistence in small matters leads to achievement in great ones."
Mencius
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"In every difficulty lies opportunity for growth."
Pythagoras
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"To persist is to become; to give up is to remain."
Pythagoras
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"To change is to perfect oneself."
Heraclitus
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"Conflict is necessary for growth and understanding."
Heraclitus