“Failing is a crucial part of success. Every time you fail and get back up, you practice perseverance, which is the key to life. Your strength comes in your ability to recover.”
"Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."
- Michelle Obama
Courage
"Grief and resilience live together."
- Michelle Obama
Resilience
"The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world."
- Michelle Obama
Connection to Earth
"Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."
- Michelle Obama
Leadership
"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."
- Michelle Obama
Self-awareness
"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