Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under read more

The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit.

God is with those who persevere.

God is with those who persevere.

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.

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

Try and fail, but don't fail to try.

Try and fail, but don't fail to try.

Perseverance, dear my lord,
Keeps honor bright; to have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, read more

Perseverance, dear my lord,
Keeps honor bright; to have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mock'ry.

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

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