#hard-work

"I do not care about happiness simply because I believe that joy is something worth fighting for."

"Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share."

"I’m not a very good sleeper. But you know what? I’m willing to put in a few extra hours every day to get better. That’s just the kind of hard worker I am."

"Your education is important because with only a few words you can show an employer the depth of your potential."

"Perseverance is the act of true role models and heroes."

"As long as I am breathing, in my eyes, I am just beginning."

"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."

"The only thing we wanted our young organization to give was an opportunity. We would say to children and to their families: "If you are willing to work hard and make sacrifices and think long term, then Room to Read is the best organization for you. If you're looking for a handout, then you should look elsewhere."

"The common man prays, 'I want a cookie right now!' And God responds, 'If you'd listen to what I say, tomorrow it will bring you 100 cookies."