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Quotations about determination

Joss WhedonThe thing about a hero, is even when it doesn't look like there's a light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to keep digging, he's going to keep trying to do right and make up for what's gone before, just because that's who he is.

 - Joss Whedon

Tags:   determination  heroes  perseverance  

Abraham LincolnDetermine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.

 - Abraham Lincoln

Tags:   determination  

George OrwellThe plant is blind but it knows enough to keep pushing upwards towards the light, and it will do this in the face of endless discouragements.

 - George Orwell

Tags:   determination  plants  

Marcus AureliusBe like a headland of rock on which the waves break incessantly: but it stands fast and around it the seething of the waters sinks to rest.

 - Marcus Aurelius

Tags:   confidence  determination  strength  

Winston ChurchillWe shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle, nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools, and we will finish the job.

 - Winston Churchill

Tags:   determination  resilience  strength  war  

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

 - Calvin Coolidge

Stephen HawkingOne, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away.

 - Stephen Hawking

Tags:   determination  love  meaning  purpose  work