Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.

Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.

The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.

The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.

Hope is the power that gives us the power to step out and try.

Hope is the power that gives us the power to step out and try.

Know then, whatever cheerful and serene
Supports the mind, supports the body too:
Hence, the most vital read more

Know then, whatever cheerful and serene
Supports the mind, supports the body too:
Hence, the most vital movement mortals feel
Is hope, the balm and lifeblood of the soul.

Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets read more

Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.

Attempt the end and never stand to doubt;
Nothing's so hard, but search will find it out.

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other

If it were not for hopes, the heart would break. He who has health has hope; and he who has read more

If it were not for hopes, the heart would break. He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything. -Thomas Fuller.

I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me,
If my bark sinks, 'tis to another sea.

I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me,
If my bark sinks, 'tis to another sea.