#persist

They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor. (Eric Hoffer 1902-1983) ↗

— Eric Hoffer

#persistence #talent #inspirational

The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire, and persistence. Talent without these things vanishes and even modest talent with those characteristics grows. ↗

— Milton Glaser

#desire #element #even #grows #independent

Don't change your mind just because people are offended; change your mind if you're wrong. ↗

— Criss Jami

#argument #challenge #changing #changing-your-mind #controversial

Intelligence entails a strong mind, but genius entails a heart of a lion in tune with a strong mind. ↗

— Criss Jami

#conviction #courage #determination #entail #genius

Let the man who has to make his fortune in life remember this maxim. Attacking is his only secret. Dare, and the world always yields: or, if it beat you sometimes, dare again, and it will succumb. ↗

— William Makepeace Thackeray

#daring #persistence #courage

It is quite disappointing that people you love the most don't love what you love the most. They don't know you. Don't apologise for your dreams. ↗

— Enock Maregesi

#dreams

Sometimes, we feel conscious but unable to move our body. The first thing to do is focus in a prayer, then start to wink frequently. By this way, slowly but sure our body can be moved totally by our persistent willpower. ↗

— Toba Beta

#conscious #control #dream #dreams #focus

Really, there was only one sensible thing to do. Stay the course. Pray it through, day by day, minute by minute. The Lord had an answer and it would surely come. (p. 203) ↗

— Janice Hanna

#enduring #faith #persistence #prayer #faith

A mans life is interesting primarily when he has failed. I well know. For its a sign that he tried to surpass himself. ↗

— Georges Clemenceau

#interesting #persistence #power #try #life

I shall earnestly and persistently continue to urge all women to the practical recognition of the old Revolutionary maxim. Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God. ↗

— Susan B. Anthony

#earnestly #god #i #maxim #obedience