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    The drop hollows out the stone not by strength, but by constant
    falling.
    [Lat., Gutta cavat lapidem non vi, sed saepe cadendo.]

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The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a read more

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is, that one often comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.

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There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier read more

There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose.

by Kin Hubbard Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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I am tied to the stake, and I must stand the course.

I am tied to the stake, and I must stand the course.

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Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.

Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.

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Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

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Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a read more

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.

by Pythagoras Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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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

by Walter Elliot Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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So Satan, whom repulse upon repulse
Met ever, and to shameful silence brought,
Yet gives not o'er read more

So Satan, whom repulse upon repulse
Met ever, and to shameful silence brought,
Yet gives not o'er though desperate of success.

by John Milton Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces read more

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.

by Flavia Weedn Found in: Perseverance Quotes,
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