I found this great quote from our 30th President – Calvin Coolidge about the importance of sticking with a thing.
While I will not be taking theological lessons from him, I agree that persistence is a tremendously underestimated quality to have…
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”
- Calvin Coolidge
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Very inspirational. Fortunately, I have had persistence in my life to take the place of lack of genius. Many successful people have failed many, many times before finally having a breakthrough!
Persistence & Determination both are necessary traits to have. I agree with you Bob, they are very much underestimated.
Thank God that through his Son we have access to these traits unconditionally.
Victory is ours in Christ=)
I love that quote as well. It kind of reminds me of Romans 5: 3-4:
“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Persistence can open a lot of doors. During the difficult times, it’s important to remember that persistence WILL pay off with time. Thank you for sharing this quote with us Bob!
He definitely has a point. But may I just say, “easier said than done.”
More good Coolidge quotations here:
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