Viola Davis Quotes

A lot of times I had some problems, but I always had the passion and the personal motivation to keep going, to keep working hard, keep fighting for the things that really motivates me. That's all.

I can't afford to slow down, but I suppose it really depends. As long as there's enough enthusiasm, then one wants to continue.

Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these.

Success is achieved and maintained by those who try, and keep trying, for there is nothing to lose by trying and a great deal to gain if successful. By all means TRY! Do it NOW!!!

Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence.

The future belongs to those who are passionate and work hard.

It does take a great hunger to be successful at anything.

Drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.

You always have to strive

You have to be tenacious, you have to be focused, you have to have a real vision, and be extremely passionate about it.

Genius is often a short way of spelling hard work. Poverty, obscurity, struggle and ambition formed the foundation for many careers of transcendent achievement. Few marks are made in the world's history by eight-hour-day men.... Sir Joshua Reynolds had but one maxim for success: Work, work, work. Is not rigid and continuous training necessary for the making of strong athletes? Hard work is not fatal to real success. Vouloir c'est pouvoir.

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.

No one succeeds without effort... Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.

I've always made a total effort, even when the odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance to win.

You can't do nothing but try if you still got it in your heart.

The key to all things is determination.

I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in.

Even in the minor leagues, I just said I'll get my little bit of time in here and then get out of here. I was going to try, though. I wasn't going to just give up. I was always going to try. I'm here. I figured I might as well try.

I have to keep moving and keep working hard.

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

You have to fight for the things you want.

Fixedness of purpose is the root of all successful efforts.

Dream is not that which you see while sleeping it is something that does not let you sleep.

I'm very much an admirer of people who are reaching for things and trying to survive.

A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.