Persistence Quotes

"That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
-Calvin Coolidge

"It's not how you start, it's how you finish."
-The Hours

"We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are."
-Tobias Wolff

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
-Benjamin Franklin

"Progress results from persistence with purpose."
-Frank Tyger

"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence."
-Colin Powell

"Persistence wears out resistance, or at least that's what protesters say."
-Tarik Minor

"The art of love... is largely the art of persistence."
-Albert Ellis

"Writing is the only thing I've ever done with persistence, except for being married."
-Richard Ford

"Money grows on the tree of persistence."
-Japanese Proverb

"People's persistence in the market is surprising. They're optimistic that beginning in January there will be huge inflows from foreigners so they're positioning themselves."
-Jorge Simino

"Peace is possible. It begins with a vision or dream and comes through persistence, hard work and belief in ourselves."
-Pauline Flynn

"Everyone chipped in and blocked shots and battled. (The difference) was persistence."
-Paul Jerrard

"He has to do a whole lot to make up for what he did with BET. There is a whole lot about Bob Johnson to admire: his persistence and his ambition and what he's accomplished. But the way he accomplished it, going for the cheap goods, that is always going to taint his image."
-Barry Saunders

"If it takes patience to move this process forward for Vermont, then we have patience. If it takes persistence, we have persistence."
-Dr. David Babbott

"One thing I learned is that you're not alone. A lot of people have gone through getting fired. Another thing I learned is the reason I landed this job was persistence."
-Jack Edwards

"Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these."
-James Whitcomb Riley

"Practice with Patience and Persistence."
-Kevin Miller

"'Something to Look Forward To' pays homage to the talent, vision and persistence of particular black artists who have created dynamic abstract images and objects during extended and successful careers."
-Martha Scott

"What is lacking is tradition and branding, but through persistence, competence, seriousness and more constant visits to the market we may develop a good future in the medium term."
-Charles Padaratz

"Persistence is the price of success."
-David Deangelo

"It's fantastic what's gone into it. His persistence and dedication to his work is worthy of tremendous acclaim."
-Janice Biggers

"If you knew the entire history of how I came to be where I am now, you would understand persistence. I didn't get anything handed to me."
-Lt. Wayne Hudson

"This is a vote of confidence in the power of collective bargaining. It was an exercise in persistence."
-Michele Patenaude

"My brothers and sisters, this is a very special day, and what it says is, persistence is powerful."
-Sen. Hank Sanders