This document contains quotes from three sources emphasizing the importance of persistence. Calvin Coolidge asserts that persistence and determination are more powerful than talent or genius in achieving success. Herbert Kaufman states that persistence, when combined with courage and ambition, guarantees eventual success despite any failures along the way. Confucius argues that the failure to act on what one knows is right stems from a lack of courage.

1. By: Kimberly Rosales
5/22/13

2. " Nothing in the world can take the place of
persistence.Talent will not; nothing is more
common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; the world is full of educated
derelicts. Persistence and determination alone
are omnipotent.The slogan 'Press On' has
solved and always will solve the problems of
the human race."
- Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United
States

3. " Failure is only postponed success as long as
courage coaches ambition.The habit of
persistence is the habit of victory."
- Herbert Kaufman

4. "To see what is right and not to do it is want of
courage."
- Confucius