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“Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.”  See Quote with Translation


“If at first you don’t succeed, you’re running about average.”  See Quote with Translation


“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”  See Quote with Translation


“Little words never hurt a big idea.”  See Quote with Translation


““Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves.” ”  See Quote with Translation


“It may be alright to be content with what you have, never with what you are.”  See Quote with Translation


“It’s hard to beat a person that never gives up.”  See Quote with Translation


“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.”  See Quote with Translation


“Don’t be afraid to give your best at what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.”  See Quote with Translation


“Fall seven times. Stand up eight.”  See Quote with Translation


“Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent.”  See Quote with Translation


“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”  See Quote with Translation


“The last dejected effort often becomes the winning stroke.”  See Quote with Translation


“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”  See Quote with Translation











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