I think the western is about people in harsh places trying to tame an unfriendly wilderness. Because life is defined by struggle, it's kind of the perfect microcosmic experience to explore that. 'Here we are, struggling.' It's about people persevering and persevering and persevering.
Lots of people misunderstand this. They think not experiencing fear means they're courageous. Bravery isn't about not being afraid, it's about persevering despite your fears.
A lot of people have fancy things to say about customer service, but it's just a day-in, day-out, ongoing, never-ending, persevering, compassionate kind of activity.
To me, to live is to fight. It's about persevering. It's about testing yourself. It's about not becoming complacent.
Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior
I was my own teacher and pupil, in a comradeship so firm and persevering that the most trying incidents of my life served only to strengthen the union.
He was one of those earnest, persevering dancers--the kind that have taken twelve correspondence lessons.
Miracles happen. But prayer is needed! Prayer that is courageous, struggling and persevering, not prayer that is a mere formality.
The habit of virtue cannot be formed in a closet. Habits are formed by acts of reason in a persevering struggle through temptation.
It's all about persevering. You know you're going to be tested. If you keep your eyes fixed on Christ, He's going to reward you.
Be patient and always keep persevering.
My Advice is: You always have to keep persevering.
Victory belong to the most persevering.
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
We are also rather concerned about our moorhen who went mad while we were in Italy and began to build a nest in a tree. ... she walks about in the tree, looking as uneasy yet persevering as a district visitor in a brothel.
In the light of faith I am strong, constant, and persevering.
I believe in persevering. If you persevere, success lies ahead of you.