Two qualities that are essential for confidence building and a happy and fulfilling
life are patienceand persistence. Lasting change takes time, and when the going
gets tough remember how much better you feel when you achieved something
worthwhile by sticking at it.
So press on. Nothing can take the place of patience and persistence.
36 OVERCOMING WEAKNESSES
Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a
bunch of grapes or a fig.
If you say to me that you desire a fig, I shall answer,
‘that requires time.
Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.
Epictetus
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Thousands of people have talent.
I might as well congratulate you for having eyes in
your head.
The one and only thing that counts is, do you have
staying power?
Noel Coward
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