“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men 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.”
“If you do not have persistence then no amount of education, talent or genius can make up for it.”
“Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent, leave the house before you find something worth staying in for. ”
“The slogans “hang on” and “press on” have solved and will continue to solve the problems of humanity.”
“Talent is nothing without persistence.”
“An average person with average talent, ambition and education can outstrip the most brilliant genius in our society, if that person has clear, focused goals.”