Persistence Quotes

Writing is the only thing I've ever done with persistence, except for being married.

You don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it's good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That's why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.

Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

When I meet successful people I ask 100 questions as to what they attribute their success to. It is usually the same: persistence, hard work and hiring good people.

The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job.