A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

Alaska
Alaska

I think it's good for 'Drag Race' to be moving toward the mainstream. I'm grateful for the move to VH1. I'm glad that one million people watched the first episode of Season 9. Our message is one of love and acceptance and truth and strength and perseverance, and I believe it should reach everyone, near and far.

Alexander Acosta
Alexander Acosta

My parents fled from a Cuban dictatorship in search of freedom. Growing up, I saw my parents struggle... I am here today because of them. My success is their success. Their sacrifice and perseverance made my education possible.

Ali Krieger
Ali Krieger

There is something quintessentially American about the USWNT. Last-minute, dramatic finishes and technical finesse aside, the spirit of the program reflects a determination and perseverance that resonates with the deeply held belief that with hard work, anything is possible.

Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce

Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.

Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva

Having kids and a relationship at such an early age definitely built up my hunger and perseverance to succeed.

Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss

Cricket is not rocket science. Bowlers often get wickets through perseverance, accuracy and being patient rather than trying to blast opposition teams out.

Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang

Millennials get a bad rap sometimes about their grit and perseverance.

Andy Biersack
Andy Biersack

We truly believe with hard work, dedication and perseverance, we can become the best at what we do. No one wants to become mediocre.