24 Inspirational Quotes about Perseverance For You To Live By

Stephen Hawking, the renowned physicist, faced immense challenges due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite his debilitating condition, Hawking continued his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics. His determination and intellectual prowess shone through, emphasizing that the human spirit can triumph over physical limitations. Hawking’s perseverance not only expanded our understanding of the cosmos but also served as an enduring example of resilience. His story teaches us that no obstacle is insurmountable with unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of one’s passion.

1. “I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.” – Abraham Lincoln

2. “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.” – Vince Lombardi

3. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius, Confucius: The Analects

4. “No one succeeds without effort… Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.” – Ramana Maharshi

5. “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

6. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

7. “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

8. “Perseverance is my motto!” – Madam C. J. Walker

9. “Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.” – Ben Carson

10. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

11. “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

12. “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” – Charles Spurgeon

13. “Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams

14. “Never, never, never give in!” – Winston S. Churchill

15. “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” – Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

16. “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.” – Kalpana Chawla

17. “All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett, Worstward Ho

18. “Perseverance, secret of all triumphs.” – Victor Hugo

19. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” – Pele

20. “It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.” – Winston S. Churchill

21. “There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.” – Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid

22. “Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place – that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realize the great life.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

23. “The key to success is action, and the essential in action is perseverance.” – Sun Yat-sen

24. “So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit