Santiago Ramon y Cajal Quotes

What really matters is not whether we have problems, but how we go through them. We must keep going on to make it through whatever we are facing.

Often when works at a hard question, nothing good is accomplished at the first attack. Then one takes a rest, long or short, and sits down anew to the work. During the first half-hour, as before, nothing is found, and then all of a sudden the decisive idea presents itself to the mind.

You have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and keep believing. You have to always keep your goals in mind.” -Hera, goddess of marriage

The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.

I don't like whining about the challenges I face while I work. I know they are for the better so I can rise stronger and better.

I would say that when you have a big dream or you're trying to solve a big problem, there will always be people who tell you that you can't. Here's my advice: don't listen.

The way to succeed is never quit. Thats it. But really be humble about it.

The cheerful mind perseveres and the strong mind hews its way through a thousand difficulties.

I never listened to the people who said I should give it up, which is the main advice I got.

The mantra I used was 'find a way.'

You can't. You just have to.

Why did the achievers overcome problems while thousands are overwhelmed by theirs? They refused to hold on to the common excuses for failure. They turned their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. They realized that they couldn't determine every circumstance in life but they could determine their choice of attitude towards every circumstance.

I am where I am because I believed and I never gave up.

Dream big . . . don't let anybody or anything break your wishbone. Stay strong, full of faith, and courageous... keep that backbone straight. And along the way, don't forget to laugh and enjoy the journey.

When the morning's freshness has been replaced by the weariness of midday, when the leg muscles give under the strain, the climb seems endless, and suddenly nothing will go quite as you wish it is then that you must not hesitate.

People always say to me, "What if it doesn't work?" If it doesn't work, we redouble our effort. We're not going to cry like a bunch of babies. We're going to redouble our effort.

Don't ever give up on yourself. Keep pushing because the change of guards is what life's all about. [...] You've always got to stick with whatever you're into because you're day is going to come. You're day is destined. If you walk away from that, whether it be from fear or whether you're just giving up. [...] The greatest sin is fear and giving up.

Never give up. When your heart becomes tired, just walk with your legs - but move on.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.

You can't lose confidence in yourself, or you've lost already. When you get knocked down, you've got to keep getting back up.

You can do amazing things if you have strong faith, deep desire, and just hang in there.

I'm pretty certain that if there is a will there is a way.

When you're following your inner voice, doors tend to eventually open for you, even if they mostly slam at first.

You must read, you must persevere, you must sit up nights, you must inquire, and exert the utmost power of your mind. If one way does not lead to the desired meaning, take another; if obstacles arise, then still another; until, if your strength holds out, you will find that clear which at first looked dark.