Steven Brust Quotes

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.

Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.

I strongly believe that through dedication and perseverance, one can overcome adversity to achieve success. It is a privilege to accept membership in the Horatio Alger Association, an organization which promotes this principle.

I was told by thousands of people I would never make it.

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.

When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.

If you don't quit, and don't cheat, and don't run home when trouble arrives, you can only win.

A champion is someone who gets up when he can't.

I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.

America is a country of fighters. People who fought their way in and then continued fighting.

If my life were a song the title would be 'The Comeback Kid.'

A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

This is the story of what a Woman's patience can endure, and what a Man's resolution can achieve.

When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.

Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

Keep courage. Whatever you do, do not feel sorry for yourself. You will win in a great age of opportunity.

I've had some wins. And been knocked down with defeats. Glimpsed views from the top of the mountain. And walked through the darkest of valleys. But through this entire ride called 'a life' - I've refused to give up.

I've worked hard over the years, I've been injured and I've worked hard through it, and I've made it.

The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.

Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure.

Antwone's story was a story of hope and that's what appealed to me. I needed hope myself at that time. I think all actors give up at some time and think they're never going to make it.