Category: Perseverance

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.

— Calvin Coolidge —

Courage is not without fear. Courage is moving forward in spite of fear.

— Unknown —

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything good in the world.

— Helen Keller —

It's the possibility that keeps me going, not the guarantee.

— Nicholas Sparks —

The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.

— Soren Kierkegaard —

Calmness is the cradle of power.

— J. G. Holland —

God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.

— Elbert Hubbard —

Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.

— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross —

The weakest part of my life can become the strongest part of my faith.

— Unknown —

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

— Maya Angelou —