"Nothing in the 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, U.S. President
I think that persistence is a necessary but not sufficient condition for problem solving, accomplishing good work, and general success in life. Persistence is not "omnipotent." We need sound knowledge, realism, correct values, the help of others, luck, talent, and persistence to carry on successfully in life.
Willpower: Quotations
The Good Life
Perseverance alone does not assure success.
ReplyDeleteNo amount of stalking will lead to game in a field that has none.
- I Ching, Hexagram 32, Fourth Line.
The wise man knows when to stop, end persisting, back off, retreat, hide, slow down, end working, and quit trying to solve the problems of the human race. Presidents, kings, and emperors like to crack their whip and make their underlings press on even to the death.
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