But already my desire and my will were being turned like a wheel, all at one speed, by the Love which moves the sun and the other stars. — Dante Alighieri

---

Talent without working hard is nothing. -Cristiano Ronaldo

---

It ain't about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. — Sylvester Stallone

---

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?

---

It’s hard to fight when the fight ain’t fair. — Taylor Swift

---

Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose. — G.K. Nielson

---

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. ― Marie Curie

---

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. — Winnie the Pooh

---

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

---

My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.

---