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Carolyn Smagalski
Persistence
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"The conquering of adversity produces strength of character,
forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures
success in righteous endeavor." -- Richard G. Scott
"The secret of success is constancy to purpose." -- Benjamin
Disraeli
“One is defeated only when one accepts defeat.” -- Marshal
Foch (1851-1929), Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in
WWI
"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but
to turn it into glory." -- William Barclay
"Through perseverance many people win success out of what
seemed destined to be certain failure." -- Benjamin Disraeli
The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets
painful is the man who will win." -- Roger Bannister
"To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it."
-- Mother Teresa
“Just remember...every oak tree was once a little nut that
held its ground.” – Wendy Congreve
"Endurance is nobler than strength and patience than beauty."
-- John Ruskin
"One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days,
but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success
of his life." -- Edward B. Butler
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they
fight you, then you win." -- Ghandi
"Money grows on the tree of persistence." -- Japanese proverb
"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." --
Margaret Thatcher
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