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By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.
By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
For thine own purpose, thou hast sent
The strife and the discouragement!
For thine own purpose, thou hast sent
The strife and the discouragement!
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up read more
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together yield themselves up when taken little by little.
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.
Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unaccompanied by talent; beating your head against a wall is read more
Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unaccompanied by talent; beating your head against a wall is more likely to produce a concussion in the head than a hole in the wall.
How long should you try? Until.
How long should you try? Until.
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.
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