Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

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"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

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"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