Q1) The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.


Q2) Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig.

Q3) Without sweat and toil no work is made perfect.

Q4) ...all the little I ever had, namely, that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.

Q5) Those who would attain to any marked degree of excellence in a chosen pursuit must work, and work hard for it, prince or peasant.

Q6) Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

Q7) He who would do some great thing in this short life, must apply himself to the work with such a concentration of his forces as to the idle spectators, who live only to amuse themselves, looks like insanity.

Q8) Do not think that what is hard for thee to master is impossible for man; but if a thing is possible and proper to man, deem it attainable by thee.

Q9) It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.