Norman Vincent Peale, the author of “The Power of Positive Thinking,” encouraged people to believe in themselves and to have faith in their own abilities. He was of course, absolutely correct in this thinking.
Dr. Peale also dded that without a humble and reasonable confidence in our self and what we can accomplish, how can we be successful or happy? What Dr. Peale was saying, was that we need to be positive — to be confident in our own abilities and to persevere.
Perseverance is a vital trait that enables us to carry on — to keep trying and to stay as strong and as positive as possible.
Lots of very learned and successful people have offered their wisdom on perseverance and this quote collection is a positive reminder that being strong and positive is of the utmost importance.
“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. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” — Calvin Coolidge
“Each life is made up of mistakes and learning, waiting and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.” —Billy Graham
“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
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” — Benjamin Franklin
“Indeed, this life is a test. It is a test of many things—of our convictions and priorities, our faith and our faithfulness, our patience and our resilience, and in the end, our ultimate desires.” — Sheri L. Dew
“Everyone wants some magic pill—some life hack—that eliminates the need to do the work. But that does not exist.” — Jocko Willink
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.” — Marie Curie
“Before you dream about the view from the summit, ask yourself if you’re willing to keep your head down, focus on the path, and spend your life walking up the side of a very big hill. It takes years of walking to earn a minute at the top.” — James Clear
Vacillating people seldom succeed. They seldom win the solid respect of their fellows. Successful men and women are very careful in reaching decisions and very persistent and determined in action thereafter. — L.G. Elliott
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.” — Norman Vincent Peale
