Press on – nothing 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. Perseverance and determination alone are omnipotent. – Calvin Coolidge

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Words are your paintbrush, and your life is the canvas. You can paint whatever you want to paint. ― Miguel Ruiz

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Magic always happens when you direct your inner powers to the object you want to change. – Bangambiki Habyarimana

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The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Nothing worthwhile is easy. Your ability to overcome unfavorable situations will provide you with time to demonstrate your true strength and determination for success. Always set your standards high, your greatest achievements lie within the infinite feats you achieve in your life.

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Great men are ordinary men with extra ordinary determination.

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I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination, this sense of spirit that I would never, never give up, no matter what else happened.

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Accomplishing something provides the only real satisfaction in life.

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There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained.

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Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.

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Anything can happen if you are willing to put in the work and remain open to the possibility. Dreams are realized by effort, determination, passion and staying connected to that sense of who you are.

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