Inspirational Quotes on Perseverance

“There is a Sense of Sight in the religious nature. Neglect this, leave it undeveloped, and you never miss it. You simply see nothing. But develop it and you see God.”

“It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage.”

“It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.”

“The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.”

“We are always on the anvil; by trials God is shaping us for higher things.”

“Any man can work when every stroke of his hands brings down the fruit rattling from the tree but to labor in season and out of season, under every discouragement... that requires a heroism which is transcendent.”

“It is defeat that turns bone to flint; it is defeat that turns gristle to muscle; it is defeat that makes men invincible. Do not then be afraid of defeat. You are never so near to victory as when defeated in a good cause.”

“'Tis not for man to trifle; life is brief, and sin is here. We have no time to sport away the hours; all must be earnest in a world like ours.”

“Energy, like the biblical grain of the mustard-seed, will remove mountains.”

“At the timberline where the storms strike with the most fury, the sturdiest trees are found.”

“Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly, with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.”

“Most true is it that what costs little is worth little! A religion which costs us nothing, and consist in nothing but hearing sermons, will always prove at last to be a useless thing.”

“A prepared person will always have his opportunity.”

“When you get to the top, raise the top and climb some more.”

“If there is a secret in my life it is this: I do everything by schedule.”

“My mother said, 'Son, it's the I CAN that makes a great man.'”

“We need to give our total focus to the business of reaching this world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and stop running down meaningless rabbit trails that get our focus off of our heavenly purpose.”

“While I have no problem with the church adapting to the culture, we must ensure that we remain painstakingly true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that we remain obedient servants to His truths.”

“I learned as never before that persistent calling upon the Lord breaks through every stronghold of the devil, for nothing is impossible with God. For Christians in these troubled times, there is simply no other way.”

“Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.”