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Perseverance Quotes for When You Want to Quit
Everyone hits the point where the work feels pointless. These quotes are for that moment. They are not about moving fast; they are about continuing, resting when you must, and trying again tomorrow.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”— Confucius
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”— Japanese proverb
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”— Walter Elliot
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”— Benjamin Franklin
“It always seems impossible until it's done.”— Nelson Mandela
“Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”— Sam Levenson
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.”— Calvin Coolidge
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'”— Mary Anne Radmacher
“Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable.”— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”— Robert H. Schuller
How to use these quotes
- Save your favourite as a reminder for the days motivation is low.
- Lower the bar for today: do the smallest version of the task, then stop.
- Send one of these to someone who is having a tough week.
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