100 Quotes About Perseverance

From the ancient Greeks to the modern day, the spirit of perseverance has been a driving force in many people’s lives. Despite their successes, setbacks, or even humiliation, people have persevered and continued to make great things happen. No matter what life throws at you, never give up on yourself or your dreams. Let these quotes about perseverance inspire you to keep moving forward in your life.

You opinions about me does not change who I am.
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You opinions about me does not change who I am. Lailah Gifty Akita
I gave up many times but I never quit.
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I gave up many times but I never quit. Ken Poirot
Inspiration may come from many places but motivation - the...
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Inspiration may come from many places but motivation - the love of life, daily drive and the will to thrive - that must come from you from within Rasheed Ogunlaru
Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide...
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Stars do not hide from darkness. Roses do not hide from thorns. Diamonds do not hide from pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms,...
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A flower does not fulfill its destiny until it blooms, and a star does not fulfill its destiny until it shines. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the well's nearly dry and you're not sure you...
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When the well's nearly dry and you're not sure you have the strength to persevere, fill up on love and friendship, then take another step, and then another, until you reach your goal. Liza M. Wiemer
Tanacity is the dance within the art of opportunity
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Tanacity is the dance within the art of opportunity Rasheed Ogunlaru
Always take failure as an opinion never as an option.
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Always take failure as an opinion never as an option. Johnnie Dent Jr.
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Your education is important because with only a few words you can show an employer the depth of your potential. Unknown
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Being "nowhere" is a step towards getting somewhere. Today, if you feel like you are nowhere, you are in a powerful position to choose the "somewhere" you want to go. Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana
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I will take all the action there is, and even if I fail and fail and fail and fail and fail, I know like I know, that the door to this opportunity will one day get weakened by the forces of my attempts, and break wide open for me to get in. Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana
Don't be afraid of challenges. Let them take you somewhere...
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Don't be afraid of challenges. Let them take you somewhere new. Sira Masetti
Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and...
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Pray for faith, hope for peace, strive for unity, and persevere for harmony. Matshona Dhliwayo
Your friends will believe in your potential, your enemies will...
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Your friends will believe in your potential, your enemies will make you live up to it. Tim Fargo
Let's do everything that we can, and let the good...
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Let's do everything that we can, and let the good Lord do everything else that we can't. Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana
Turn your failures into lessons, your obstacles into opportunities, your...
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Turn your failures into lessons, your obstacles into opportunities, your tragedies into triumphs, and in no time you will turn your dreams into reality. Matshona Dhliwayo
Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but...
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Water drops erode mountains not because of their size, but their persistence. Matshona Dhliwayo
A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an...
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A dove struggling in a storm grows stronger than an eagle soaring in sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If birds sing without worrying about who is listening to them, and monkeys dance without worrying about who is watching them, and hyenas laugh without worrying about who is mocking them, then you too must do what you do best without worrying about who is ridiculing you. Matshona Dhliwayo
When life is sweet, be thankful, and rejoice; but when...
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When life is sweet, be thankful, and rejoice; but when bitter, be strong, and persevere. Matshona Dhliwayo
Nothing great comes to pass in life without perseverance.
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Nothing great comes to pass in life without perseverance. Sunday Adelaja
The sun does not rise abruptly, but perseveres until it...
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The sun does not rise abruptly, but perseveres until it rules the sky. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you were able to fall a hundred times as...
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If you were able to fall a hundred times as a child and rise, you are able to fall a thousand times as a grown up and soar. Matshona Dhliwayo
Great winds only challenge great trees.
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Great winds only challenge great trees. Matshona Dhliwayo
If you fail a thousand times, find a thousand and...
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If you fail a thousand times, find a thousand and one ways to succeed. Matshona Dhliwayo
If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can...
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If beautiful lilies bloom in ugly waters, you too can blossom in ugly situations. Matshona Dhliwayo
Fear is an assassin; if you let it in your...
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Fear is an assassin; if you let it in your life, it will kill your dreams. Matshona Dhliwayo
The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully...
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The storm only comes to teach you how to skillfully sail your ship. Matshona Dhliwayo
As inside of every seed is the power to rise...
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As inside of every seed is the power to rise from darkness, inside of everyone is the power to rise from adversity. Matshona Dhliwayo
A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes...
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A rock that perseveres under heat and pressure soon becomes a diamond. Matshona Dhliwayo
If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your...
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If the storm forgets to bring a rainbow, paint your own. Matshona Dhliwayo
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a...
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When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and use it to hang your troubles. Matshona Dhliwayo
Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are...
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Your end can be greater than your beginning: butterflies are the greatest proof of this. Matshona Dhliwayo
The bad chapters of your life lead to the good...
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The bad chapters of your life lead to the good ones if you keep turning the pages. Matshona Dhliwayo
When the world told the caterpillar its life was over,...
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When the world told the caterpillar its life was over, the butterfly objected, “My life has just begun. Matshona Dhliwayo
When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship...
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When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it. Matshona Dhliwayo
A bird does not give up flying because it failed...
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A bird does not give up flying because it failed on its first attempt. Matshona Dhliwayo
Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine.
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Every seed must rise through dirt to enjoy the sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than...
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A daisy blooming in a desert is worth more than a rose blossoming in a rainforest. Matshona Dhliwayo
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When night comes do not despair; rejoice instead and say to yourself, “At least now I can see the stars. Matshona Dhliwayo
If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never...
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If seeds despaired in their darkest hours, they would never rise to enjoy their brightest days. Matshona Dhliwayo
Today’s storms usher in tomorrow’s sunshine.
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Today’s storms usher in tomorrow’s sunshine. Matshona Dhliwayo
The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the...
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The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build. Matshona Dhliwayo
When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are...
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When people try to bury you, remind yourself you are a seed. Matshona Dhliwayo
Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you...
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Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow. Matshona Dhliwayo
The rainbow’s colors are hidden in the storm.
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The rainbow’s colors are hidden in the storm. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Sight is seeing what's there, vision is seeing what's possible Retin Obasohan
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Use your special gifts to fulfil your divine purpose. Lailah Gifty Akita
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A stone, no matter how small, resists the wind. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A butterfly is a caterpillar who never gave up on his dream to fly. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A river continues to flow despite losing a few drops at each turn. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Thorns do not keep a rose from blooming, neither should obstacles keep you from success. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Singing in a storm silences thunder’s threats. Matshona Dhliwayo
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On the path to greatness, life teaches you to walk with stones in your shoes. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A bird does not give up flying today because it couldn't find any worms yesterday. Matshona Dhliwayo
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An oak tree is just a small nut that persevered against the taunts of doubt and fear. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If you are going through hell, keep walking until you reach heaven. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A flower can only grow through concrete if it believes in itself, not its obstacles. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The uglier the caterpillar the lovelier the butterfly. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A bird that fears turbulence will never know how high it can fly. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If an ant carries an object a hundred times its weight, you can carry burdens many times your size. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Use the arrows failure throws at you to hunt for success. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Harsh winters precede pleasant springs. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A diamond is just a rock that refused to break under heat and pressure. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Life hands us storms so we can paint rainbows. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Because failure works double time, to get success, work triple time. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Perfume is the scent that pours out of a flower's soul when crushed. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Persevere like a seed; even when people try to bury you, flourish. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If a flower can flourish in the desert, you can flourish anywhere. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A mighty storm is inconsequential when facing a mighty ship. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Shatter your fears and you will shatter records. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Storms pass by on their way to get all the colors needed to paint your rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The word try, means nothing. There's no such thing as trying to do something. The moment you begin a task, you're doing it. So just finish what you're doing. La Tisha Honor
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Against all odds, a seed rises from darkness and beautifies the universe. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Be flexible like trees; when the wind blows bend, but do not break. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If a flower perseveres through concrete, you can persevere through anything. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The sweetest fruits grow at the top of a tree so that only those who deserve them can reach them. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The darkness of the storm determines the brightness of the rainbow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A butterfly is a caterpillar which refused to give up its dreams to fly. Matshona Dhliwayo
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It is easier to move mountains using God's hands. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The sweetest victories come after the bitterest defeats. Matshona Dhliwayo
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If records refuse to be broken, shatter them. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Believe in yourself, not in your critics. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The dark skies of despair are no match for the bright skies of hope. Matshona Dhliwayo
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A step towards what you fear is a mile towards mastering it. Matshona Dhliwayo
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The thorny path to greatness is better than the rosy path to mediocrity. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Behind your darkest fears lie your brightest rewards. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Small steps of faith add up to great leaps of success. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Today's tears are an investment into tomorrow's smiles. Matshona Dhliwayo
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You don't win battles you walk away from. Matshona Dhliwayo
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An egg's true value is only known when it is broken. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Don't settle for a star when you can have the whole sky. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Stumbling towards greatness is better than sprinting towards mediocrity. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Conquering hills today prepares you for conquering mountains tomorrow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Present tears water the gardens of future blessings. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Holding onto your dreams is better than holding onto your nightmares. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Battling wolves today strengthens you for battling lions tomorrow. Matshona Dhliwayo
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Taking a leap of faith is better than taking a leap of doubt. Matshona Dhliwayo