Welcome to our collection of Persistence Quotes! Persistence is a virtue that has propelled countless individuals to achieve their dreams and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is the unwavering determination, the relentless pursuit of a goal, and the refusal to give up in the face of adversity. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or a reminder of the power of persistence, you’ve come to the right place. On this page, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes that celebrate the importance of persistence in various aspects of life, from business and sports to personal growth and creativity. These quotes can serve as a source of encouragement, a source of reflection, or even as a source of inspiration for your own journey towards achieving your goals. So, feel free to explore these quotes, copy them, place them on an image, or enhance them with stylish fonts to share with others and keep the spirit of persistence alive!
This persistence as private firms continued because it ensured the maximum of anonymity and secrecy to persons of tremendous public power who dreaded public knowledge of their activities as an evil almost as great as inflation. Carroll Quigley
We live in a time of short attention spans and long stories. The short attention spans are seen as inevitable, the consequence of living our lives in thrall to flickering streams of information. The long stories are the surprise, as is the persistence of the audience for them. Tom Junod
Printed books usually outlive bookstores and the publishers who brought them out. They sit around, demanding nothing, for decades. That’s one of their nicest qualities – their brute persistence. Nicholson Baker
The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire, and persistence. Talent without these things vanishes and even modest talent with those characteristics grows. Milton Glaser
I love all my scoop children. But consistency and persistence is really my aim. Kara Swisher
I think persistence and resilience are very important. Andre Villas-Boas
It’s our privilege to work with College Track students as they chart their course toward a college degree – they bring persistence, creativity, and extraordinary discipline throughout their academic journey. Laurene Powell Jobs
Persistence pays off. Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Persistence is half the battle. That’s what I love about independent movies. They don’t have to be made. There’s no studio with an agenda to set up a franchise like ‘Batman’ or to make a vehicle for a celebrity actor. My films are made because I love the process. Brad Anderson
In my view, it’s irreverence, foolish confidence and naivety combined with persistence, open mindedness and a continual ability to learn that created Facebook, Google, Yahoo, eBay, Microsoft, Apple, Juniper, AOL, Sun Microsystems and others. Vinod Khosla
I rewrote it and I took all your notes. Read it again, that kind of persistence paid off. David Steinberg
Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence. Patrick Lencioni
My dad has always been really helpful. He taught me that talent is a bonus, but persistence is what wins out. Zosia Mamet
Building a successful business requires a combination of human capital, financial resources, market opportunity, persistence, community support, and even luck. Andrew Yang
Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself. Khalid
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. Octavia E. Butler
With persistence, dedication, and especially with the hand of God, I came to be recognized as the best player in the world, world champion, among many other important titles in the history of football. Rivaldo
Energy and persistence conquer all things. Benjamin Franklin
Being a writer, writing for a living, is one long persistence game. Everyone wants you to quit. Quite often, you want to quit. You get kicked down. You come up swinging. You keep going. Either you are committed to it, or you aren’t. Kameron Hurley
In the digital world, we have forgotten the meaning of ‘persistence of vision’. Art is something we have to hold on to. Suhasini Maniratnam
Retaining culture takes effort and persistence and discipline. It’s a commitment, not a flag. You can’t just pull it out and wave it about when it’s convenient. Alexandra Fuller
Uncle Jack Charles and his mob, I wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for their persistence. They worked hard at a time when no one took them seriously and no one even considered indigenous roles as a mainstream option. Aaron Pedersen
Throughout human history, in any great endeavour requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned – it is only through seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum. Ban Ki-moon
One of my best qualities is my persistence. Ben Askren
I’ve trained my whole life to be a winner and if I know two things it’s that to be the best takes passion and persistence. Jay-Jay Okocha
I swam across Skaneateles Lake, about a mile, when I was 11 years old. I remember feeling when I was in the middle of the lake that I would be there forever, and having no idea where on shore I’d end up. I made it, and I’m proud of the determination and persistence that took. Kim Edwards
Success is about persistence. You can only afford to be persistent in something you deeply enjoy. Cenk Uygur
Growing up in a group home, and with an undiagnosed learning disability to boot, the odds of success were not on my side. But when I joined the high school football team, I learned the value of discipline, focus, persistence, and teamwork – all skills that have proven vital to my career as a C.E.O. and social entrepreneur. Darell Hammond
Success is all about persistence and doing the right thing for the long term. Bruce Rauner
Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again. David D. Burns
Constant repetition of tongue-twisters was like lifting weights for me, but patience and persistence have paid off. Nicholas Brendon
As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time. Denis Waitley
The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those which fail. Napoleon Hill
When you collect bad loans… you sure learn a lot about making good ones. You also learn a lot about the power of persuasion, persistence and desperation. John Stumpf
Nothing in this 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 alone are omnipotent. Calvin Coolidge
Many people in San Francisco know me, and they know my persistence. Cindy Sheehan
I think all musicians have at one time or another experienced one physical problem or another. I have had tendinitis a couple of times, so I try to be really careful. It takes patience and persistence to overcome injury. Yo-Yo Ma
I had developed a relationship with one of the anti-abortion sidewalk counselors who stood in front of my facility. We talked regularly through the fence and she had asked me to go have coffee with her one day. I was impressed with her persistence and, honestly, I thought I would really like her if I got to know her. Abby Johnson
Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning. Denis Waitley
Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these. James Whitcomb Riley
The difference between people who believe they have books inside of them and those who actually write books is sheer cussed persistence – the ability to make yourself work at your craft, every day – the belief, even in the face of obstacles, that you’ve got something worth saying. Jennifer Weiner
A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success. Elbert Hubbard
Persistence and endurance will make you omnipotent. Casey Neistat
I demand a lot from myself and reflect this attitude upon others: I consider it to be an important quality for a leader. I also think it is impossible to achieve success without persistence. Yelena Baturina
Without the persistence of voters in America getting up to every election, democracy will not flourish. David Hogg
The Keynesian prescription for unemployment rests on the persistence of a ‘money illusion’ among workers, i.e., on the belief that while, through unions and government, they will keep money wage rates from falling, they will also accept a fall in real wage rates via higher prices. Murray Rothbard
Quantity and persistence will get you the outcomes you need. James Altucher
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. Thomas Carlyle
My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am, I fight until the last ball. My list of matches shows that I have turned a great many so-called irretrievable defeats into victories. Bjorn Borg
Survival, in the cool economics of biology, means simply the persistence of one’s own genes in the generations to follow. Lewis Thomas
Some people mistake grit for sheer persistence – charging up the same hill again and again. But that’s not quite what I mean by the word ‘grit.’ You want to minimize friction and find the most effective, most efficient way forward. You might actually have more grit if you treat your energy as a precious commodity. Reid Hoffman
Katherine Johnson is a shining example of what you can truly do with hard work and persistence. Under what had to be the most difficult of circumstances she persevered and stuck to her values. She is a real West Virginia and American hero. To honor her legacy every August 26th, on her birthday, is the least we can do. Jim Justice
Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence. Hal Borland
Persistence is incredibly important. Persistence proves to the person you’re trying to reach that you’re passionate about something, that you really want something. Norah O’Donnell
The most essential factor is persistence – the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come. James Whitcomb Riley
I’ve known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn’t know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don’t know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination. Harvey Mackay
Wes Anderson deserves an award for sheer persistence of vision. Edgar Wright
The level of competition on ‘Iron Chef’ was very intense. In fact, I feel like the show provides chefs with a stamp of approval and in many ways lets them know that ‘they’ve arrived.’ It was a tough journey, to say the least, but in the end, it provided me with an example how hard work and persistence pays off. Maneet Chauhan
Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work though difficult problems. Gever Tulley
Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. Bill Bradley
Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel. Napoleon Hill
Life is full of challenges, but I always have the Three Ps: Passion, patience and persistence. And the fourth one is pizza. Butch Hartman
Persistence is a pretty important part of making it in this business, which, in retrospect, is the easy part. Maintaining a profile is the difficult part of the job. Somehow or another, I muddled through that system and somehow am around to still enjoy playing for people. Chris Squire
Effective networking isn’t a result of luck – it requires hard work and persistence. Lewis Howes
I think I’m seen as trustworthy. I’m seen as having determination and persistence, and I’m seen as having a capacity to reach achievable answers to difficult issues. John Howard
I’ve been pretty good about keeping my nose to the grindstone. I feel like I won a lot of matches from hard work and persistence, even maybe when I had better options as far as shot-making. Andy Roddick
The art of love is largely the art of persistence. Albert Ellis
I don’t know if I discovered I had any talent. It was dogged persistence. I had to have the music. Bob Weir
Writing is the only thing I’ve ever done with persistence, except for being married. Richard Ford
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. Dale Carnegie
The most important characteristics you need to succeed in business are resilience, determination and persistence. Karren Brady
I’m a big believer in persistence, don’t be greedy and, above all, work hard. It’s what keeps me going. Caprice Bourret
To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity. We must gear ourselves to work hard all the way. We can never let up. Ralph Bunche
Persistence is a secret weapon for everyone. Liu Wen
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. Kiana Tom
Parents, it seems, have an almost Olympian persistence when it comes to suggesting more secure and lucrative lines of work for their children who have the notion that writing is an actual profession. I say this from experience. Susan Orlean
Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. Colin Powell
As an early-and-often chronicler of Chicago-on-the-Potomac, I am amazed at the stubborn and clingy persistence of President Barack Obama’s snowblowers in the media. See no scandal, hear no scandal, speak no scandal. Michelle Malkin
Film editing is now something almost everyone can do at a simple level and enjoy it, but to take it to a higher level requires the same dedication and persistence that any art form does. Walter Murch
Persistence and determination are incredibly important. But sometimes you need to analyze the situation and understand when you’re wrong. You need to be able to cop to being wrong, learn to change, and continue to grow as a human being. Sasha Grey
As for goals, I don’t set myself those anymore. I’m not one of these ‘I must have achieved this and that by next year’ kind of writers. I take things as they come and find that patience and persistence tend to win out in the end. Paul Kane
I think the most important trait for an entrepreneur is persistence. When you try to do something new and difficult, you are more likely to fail than to succeed. Trip Adler
We’re designed for persistence hunting, which is a mix of running and walking. What’s built into that kind of running is a sense of pleasure. You are designed and built and perfect for this activity, and it should be enjoyable and fun. Christopher McDougall
I’m a realist – yes, I know: darn, I’m unlikely to have a love scene with Chris Hemsworth anytime soon, if ever. But I also believe that persistence and hard work pays off. Danielle Macdonald
With patience and persistence, even the smallest act of discipleship or the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a consecrated life. In fact, that’s how most bonfires begin – as a simple spark. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Ambition is the path to success, persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. William Eardley IV
It seems far-fetched, even preposterous, to blame the global economic order for the persistence of severe poverty in countries that are ruled by obvious thugs and crooks. Thomas Pogge
I can’t tell you the number of times I was one of the first people at the arenas or at TV, constantly trying to better myself. I can honestly say that my hard work paid off. My resilience paid off. My persistence paid off. Michelle McCool
The big talent is persistence. Octavia E. Butler
Persistence pushes me to be bold and seek out the opportunities I’ve wanted. It starts by envisioning what you want, no matter how big or small, and believing that you can achieve it. Belinda Johnson
The truth of the matter is that the people who succeed in the arts most often are the people who get up again after getting knocked down. Persistence is critical. Scott Turow
I’m proud we have built a billion-dollar business from scratch here in the US. It has been done very much in a slow, building way. It wasn’t an instant type of thing. America is a huge market where persistence is very important, and I am a builder by nature. Anthony Pratt
With patience, persistence, and partnership, we can create economic opportunity for every person willing to work hard for it. Tom Perez
Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Napoleon Hill
The only recipe is hard work, persistence, and belief. Julen Lopetegui
When we say that the persistence of competition is ensured by fate, we mean that individual freedom is so guaranteed. The one thing to which fate binds us is liberty. John Bates Clark
One thing we see a lot is this – the idea kids have now that they don’t have to go to college. They don’t have to get a real job. They feel they can become ‘Internet famous’ by taking selfies. They think they can become a star through social media. We see that a lot. You can succeed. But it takes time and persistence. Max Joseph
Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence. David A. Bednar
Paralyze resistance with persistence. Woody Hayes
Always make the choice to learn. What Princeton taught me was whatever mess you are studying, pull a thread with great persistence ’til you have clarity of thought. Princeton taught me how to solve a problem. How to think – that’s what we pull out of this place. Maria Ressa
