Spurts don't count. The final score makes no mention of a splendid start if the finish proves that you were an also ran.

Makers of empire, they have fought for bigger things than crowns and higher seats than thrones.

The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.

Spurts don't count. The final score makes no mention of a splendid start if the finish proves that you were an also ran.

Only things the dreamers make live on. They are the eternal conquerors.

Failure is only postponed success as long as courage 'coaches' ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.

Rich men's sons are seldom rich men's fathers.