Destiny has a lot to do with it, but so do you. You have to persevere, you have to insist. – Andrea Bocelli
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. – The Bible James 1:12
The rewards for those who persevere far exceed the pain that must precede the victory. – Ted Engstrom