Persistence Quotes

"I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life."

- J.K. Rowling

"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."

- Calvin Coolidge

"Letting go may sound so simple, but rarely is it a one-time thing. Just keep letting go, until one day it’s gone for good."

- Eleanor Brownn

"I believe myself that a good writer doesn’t really need to be told anything except to keep at it."

- Chinua Achebe

"No one knows what they’re doing. Nobody. Not even the ones with degrees, and big job titles, and more things than you. Not even the people on your vision board. Everyone is just trying loudly, failing loudly, and trying again. And so should you."

- Kaya Nova

"I’m proud of being Hispanic."

- Lisa Guerrero

"I think that, at the end of the day, I'm drawn to a certain level of ambiguous storytelling that requires hard thought and work in the same way that the 'New York Times' crossword puzzle does: Sometimes you just want to put it down or throw it out the window, but there's a real rewarding sense if you feel like you've cracked it."

- Damon Lindelof

"I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it."

- Susan Butcher

"Grind, don't stop."

- Dwayne Johnson

"People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while."

- Marilyn vos Savant

"Never give up on a dream that you’ve been chasing almost your whole life."

- BTS Jimin

"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up."

- Stephen Hawking

"Never stop testing, and your advertising will never stop improving."

- David Ogilvy

"I found something I love… And never gave up."

- Michael Phelps

"We're so proud of how you've overcome every obstacle with grace. We know you're up to every challenge you'll face. You've totally got this."

- Parents

"We've watched you grow all these years, and words could never express how proud we are of you. We stand in amazement and awe of all that you are today and all that you are yet to become."

- Parents

"We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough."

- Helen Keller

"Remember, don’t try to build the greatest wall that’s ever been built. Focus on laying a single, expertly-placed brick. Then keep doing that, every day."

- Will Smith

"Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient."

- Quran (8:46)

"Time on the mat will eventually surpass talent and ability."

"Your love shines through for all to see. I feel so proud that you are a part of me."

"Pride isn't a strong enough word for the incredible work you do every day as foster parents."

"Even on tough days, every effort you make counts infinite times in a foster child's life."

"Today, my son, you step into a new chapter, and I couldn’t be prouder of the man you’ve become."

"On your special day, my son, I want you to know how proud I am of the person you are and the path you’re on."

"On this special day, my son, know that my heart is bursting with pride."

"You only fail when you stop trying and don’t worry about the mistakes because mistakes are the proof that you are trying."

"If plan A didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters."

"Give glad tidings to the patient. Allah may grant you a very precious gift, but it is wrapped in a trial."

"If patience and gratitude were two camels, I would not care which one I rode."