Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

John Quincy Adams
About This Quote

Theodore Roosevelt said that “Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” The meaning of this quote is that if you persevere and stay focused on the goal, you will eventually reach your goal.

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