“Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.”
"What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom ‘to’ and freedom ‘from’."
- Marilyn vos Savant
Balance
"Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?"
- Marilyn vos Savant
Motivation
"Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before."
- Marilyn vos Savant
Creativity
"A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night."
- Marilyn vos Savant
Creativity
"People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while."
- Marilyn vos Savant
Persistence
"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."
- Unknown
Perseverance
"He that can have patience can have what he will."
- Benjamin Franklin
Perseverance
"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."
- Babe Ruth
Perseverance
"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."
- James Dyson
Perseverance
"Never give up because great things take time."
- Adrian Williams
Perseverance