Perseverance Quotes

"If you approach 100 people for seed capital, 99 of them may say no. You just need that one."

- Dr. William F. Pickard

"Keep going, no matter what."

- Reginald F. Lewis

"I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance."

- Steve Jobs

"Timing, perseverance and 10 years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success."

- Biz Stone

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, til it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."

- Harriet Beecher Stowe

"Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this cancer and survive is a victory for me."

- Ingrid Bergman

"Your determination and perseverance have paid off. Graduation is just the beginning of your journey to success. Congratulations!"

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"Many, many years ago, I was on a boat with my husband. I was swimming in the water. He came to the bow of the boat and he said, ‘Jules, I don’t want you to panic, but there’s a shark in the water, so you need to come back.’ And I was far away from the boat. And so, I just saw the ladder and I started swimming toward it, and I made the decision not to look around me at all. I was just going to stay looking at the ladder. And that very much applied to how I got through my cancer adventure—was sort of looking at the ladder. Just let’s get this done, let’s get there."

- Julia Louis-Dreyfus

"“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”"

- Thomas A. Edison

"Your graduation is a reflection of your dedication, intelligence, and perseverance. Your mother has always believed in your potential, and I have no doubt that you’ll continue to shine brightly in all your endeavors. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!"

- Mother

"On this special day, I want you to know how proud I am of the woman you’ve become. Your graduation is a reflection of your hard work and perseverance. As you move forward in life, remember that your father is here to support you, no matter the challenges you may face."

- Father

"Your graduation is a reflection of your dedication, intelligence, and perseverance. Your father has always believed in your potential, and I have no doubt that you’ll continue to shine brightly in all your endeavors. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!"

- Father

"I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy."

- Marie Curie

"Do you suppose that you will enter the Garden without first having suffered like those before you? They were afflicted by misfortune and hardship, and they were so shaken that even [their] messenger and the believers with him cried, ‘When will God’s help arrive?’ Truly, God’s help is near."

- Quran 2:214

"Be steadfast: God does not let the rewards of those who do good go to waste."

- Quran 11:115

"You never fail until you stop trying."

- Albert Einstein

"got to hold onto what we've got 'cause it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not"

- Bon Jovi

"Always keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling bad or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging."

- Hank Aaron

"It's a long old road, but I know I'm gonna find the end."

- Bessie Smith

"If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds."

- Jesse Jackson

"It's okay to fail; it's not okay to quit."

- Christopher Paul Gardner

"Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account."

- Quran

"And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]."

- Quran

"Oh you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient."

- Quran

"And be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient."

- Quran

"And Allah loves the steadfast."

- Quran

"So be patient. Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth. And let them not disquiet you who are not certain [in faith]."

"But none is granted it except those who are patient."

"And be patient, [O Muhammad], for the decision of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes. And exalt [Allah] with praise of your Lord when you arise."

"O you who believe! Seek help through patience and prayers. God is with the steadfast."

- Unknown