A galloping horse cannot run ten steps in one leap; but a slow horse, by constant effort, will eventually cover the distance. (Xunzi)
Before starting anything, one should consider it carefully; but once the plan or policy is decided, one must move toward the goal without hesitation. This is perseverance. — Zou Taofen
What the world lacks is perseverance, not strength. — Victor Hugo
Those who achieve great things in history must go through three stages: 'The west wind withers the green trees in the night; I climb the high tower alone, gazing at the far end of the road' (the first stage); 'My clothes grow loose, yet I have no regrets, though I waste away for her' (the second stage); 'I have searched for her thousands of times; suddenly I turn around, and there she is, in the dim light' (the third stage). — Wang Guowei
Patience and endurance are better than intense enthusiasm. — La Fontaine
Repetition is the mother of learning. — De Gaulle
Perseverance is an eternal enjoyment. — Blake
Patience and persistence may be painful, but they bring benefits gradually. — Ovid
Tell me the secret of my success; my only strength is my spirit of persistence. — Bach
Haste makes waste. — Confucius
As the proverb goes: nothing is difficult for one who has a heart. A person with a heart is one of firm resolve; with firm resolve, one does not fear failure. — Ren Bishi
It is not enough to step towards the ultimate goal; one must also view each step as a goal itself, allowing it to function as a meaningful step. — Goethe