Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes

Whatever be the challenges, whatever be the obstacles before us, I say to you as I say to everybody else that we will overcome.

It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance, sweeps away all obstacles.

We all love challenges.

If you believe in what you are doing, then let nothing hold you up in your work. Much of the best work of the world has been done against seeming impossibilities. The thing is to get the work done.

Most people who succeed in the face of seemingly impossible conditions are people who simply don't know how to quit.

I was brought up to believe that there is no such thing as failure as long as I'm trying my best. So I've had a 'blood, guts and glory' approach through my whole life.

We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.

Never give up; for even rivers someday wash dams away.

I never let prejudice stop me from what I wanted to do in this life.

Necessity has been a priceless spur which has helped men to perform miracles against incredible odds.

Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

I think that nothing is impossible when you want to fulfill a dream. A lot of people will tell you that you can't do it, that you don't have what it takes, but if it is in your heart and you feel it, there is nothing that will stop you. It is like the sun - you can't block it: it will shine regardless, if that is what you want.

With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower.

To the stars through thorns.

A lot of people gave up on us, but we kept kicking and making music.

If you put a person in a training gym made out of entire gold, it doesn't guarantee that this person will become a champion. But if you put a person in the basement, then there is a high chance that he will get out of this basement as a champion.

To battle the odds - loss of interest, no funding, discouragement - requires someone who doesn't give up.

My dad always taught me never to give up in my mind. You can never really beat me. It sounds ridiculous, but I will always come back for you. You can't beat someone who never gives up. I could lose 100 times to you, but I will always get you. I will die trying. This applies not only to swimming but to my life as well.

With the right attitude, human beings can move mountains. With the wrong attitude, they can be crushed by the smallest grain of sand.

Failure is not an option!

Bring into reality the possibility of the improbable by acquiring a positive mental attitude. Say to yourself, as Henry Ford said to his engineers, "Keep working!"

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.

There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith.

You will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles.