Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has none.
Richard DevosRead
If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get knocked down seventy times and get up off the floor saying, ''Here comes number seventy-one!''
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence is the key quality that leads to success in any field.
This quote emphasizes the importance of persistence as a vital trait for achieving success. Richard Devos suggests that regardless of the field, the ability to endure hardship, remain determined, and continue striving even after facing repeated setbacks is what truly defines a successful individual. The spirit of getting back up after falling is central to personal achievement.
Themes
PersistenceDeterminationSuccessEnduranceResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a school, a teacher might use this quote to encourage students to keep trying despite challenges.
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