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Quotes about Effort

It's all I've got to think of now—to do my work well and make the world a bit better place for them as can enjoy it.
— George Eliot
She saw the years to come stretch before her like an autumn afternoon, filled with resigned memory. Life to her could never more have any eagerness; it was a solemn service of gratitude and patient effort. She walked in the presence of unseen witnesses—of the Divine love that had rescued her, of the human love that waited for its eternal repose until it had seen her endure to the end.
— George Eliot
Many have a vague idea that they must make some wonderful effort in order to gain the favor of God. But all self-dependence is vain. It is only by connecting with Jesus through faith that the sinner becomes a hopeful, believing child of God.
— Ellen White
I type 40 words per minute on a normal computer with my left foot. And with two cups of coffee, I can do 53 words per minute.
— Nick Vujicic
Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.
— Thomas Monson
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided.
— Mark Twain
I will continue to work as hard as I can to make this organization proud. Every time I step on the field I will give everything I have and I will leave everything I have on the field every single Sunday.
— Tim Tebow
Begin - to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.
— Marcus Aurelius
I'm far from being god, but I work god damn hard.
— Jay-Z
I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.
— Will Smith
I have to work hard, just like any other player.
— Edinson Cavani
I didn't work hard to sit down and not work.
— Kevin Hart