Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.

Matt Biondi

To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work.

Sister Mary Lauretta

The prerequisite for motivation and success in any endeavor is a BIG vision for your future. If you're stuck in the past, you're really in trouble.

B. N. Norton

Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire.

William Godwin

The reality is, sometimes you lose.

Beyoncé

What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. Success is often just around the corner.

James Dyson