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Category Archives: persistence
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? This, as is frequently the case, is a Twitter-friendly excerpt. The more complete quote is as follows: “Nothing in the world can take … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, curious, education, genius, persistence, talent
Tagged @goutallier, Calvin Coolidge, nothing, persistence, wold
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Men are born to succeed, not fail.
Men are born to succeed, not fail. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? While some might feel this quote is overly optimistic, I believe it is exactly right. When we are born, we can do nothing. We can … Continue reading
Posted in action, failure, improve, learning, persistence, success
Tagged @tonyrobbins, born, fail, Henry David Thoreau, succeed
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. – Colin Powell What does that mean? Well, this one pretty much says it on the level. People are always looking for the magic bullet, … Continue reading
Posted in improve, persistence, preparation, strategy, success, work
Tagged @iheartquotes, Colin Powell, learning, secrets, success
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Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human condition, and one of our primary jobs as a human being. While we can be kind … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, humanitarianism, kindness, persistence, struggle
Tagged @philoQuotes, human, kindness, opportunity, Seneca
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If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world.
If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about changing the world. Not just one person, but as all of us together. I presume that because … Continue reading
Posted in education, effort, knowledge, leadership, persistence, plan
Tagged @DalaiLama, change, consistent, Dalai Lama, education
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If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.
If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito. – Anonymous What does that mean? If you have never been hectored by a small flying insect, this quote probably have no … Continue reading
Posted in action, communication, listening, passion, persistence, thinking
Tagged @GreatestQuote, Anonymous, effective, small, think
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Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.
Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake in little things, and then proceed to greater. – Epictetus What does that mean? This quote is also stated in a slightly older English, but with better punctuation (see 2nd link at bottom of this … Continue reading
Posted in advice, confidence, discipline, improve, persistence
Tagged @philo_quotes, Epictetus, greater, little, practice, proceed
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I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.”
I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.” – Edward (Eddie) Rickenbacker What does that mean? Success, it means a lot of things to a lot of different people. But the path provided … Continue reading
Posted in doing, observation, persistence, success, thinking
Tagged @Funny_Instagram, Eddie Rickenbacker, follow, six, success, think
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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars. – Latin Proverb What does that mean? This quote is another really simple way of reminding us that it is wise to have a PlanB ready, just in case the … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, creativity, effort, flexibility, innovation, persistence
Tagged @Sports_HQ, Latin Proverb, oars, serve, wind
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The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.
The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. – Helen Keller What does that mean? As is often the case, this is … Continue reading
Posted in action, contribution, habits, patience, persistence, setting an example
Tagged @andiandmatt, Helen Keller, heroes, mighty, world
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Failure is a part of success.
Failure is a part of success. – Hank Aaron What does that mean? This quote is from one of America’s leading baseball players in the mid 1950’s through the mid 1970’s. He made the All-Star team for 21 consecutive seasons. He … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, failure, habits, obstacles, persistence, success
Tagged @SportsMotto, failure, Hank Aaron, part, success
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I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? Well, that makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? If you don’t know how to do something … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, doing, flexibility, knowledge, obstacles, persistence
Tagged @AR_Foundation, doing, learn, order, Pablo Picasso
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Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Fall seven times, stand up eight. – Japanese Proverb What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is about the ‘never say die’ attitude. It means getting back up every time you get knocked down, fall down, or … Continue reading
Posted in courage, focus, persistence, setting an example, struggle, victory
Tagged @iheartquotes, fall, Japanese Proverb, stand, times
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