Randy Pausch Quotes

Obstacles cannot bend me. Every obstacle yields to effort.

The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.

The brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough. They are there to stop the other people!

There are tough times and mountains to climb, but you've got to go for it.

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

Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

Sometimes you will think you can't take it another day. But if you hang in there, one step at a time, you will be able to accomplish more than you ever imagine.

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

Life is obstinate and clings closest where it is most hated.

Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal.

Men fail much oftener from want of perseverance than from want of talent.

I don't stop when I am tired; I stop when I am done.

When something really matters, you should never give up or give in.

Corky is the one who never gives up. I never gave up. He faces obstacles, and he couldn't always reach his goals. But he tries to reach his dreams.

It has never been a motivation thing. I'm a fighter. I always show up and give it my all.

For as long as I am still motivated, I will keep putting my boots on and not pinning them up.

Never give up on whatever you want to do.

Sport has made me realise that you have to be stubborn and to persevere to get the results. It might take longer in politics, but once you have the right goal and desire, you will reach it.

I have to just keep goin' hard, all the time.

You have to fight for the things you want.

Success is usually earned by persevering and not becoming discouraged when we encounter challenges.

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.