To persevere with the will to understand in the face of obstacles is the heroism of consciousness.
Persevering is not often simply a matter of working hard and refusing to quit; often, by trying again, failing again, and failing better, we inadvertently place ourselves in the way of luck.
Julia Child Rules: Lessons on Savoring Life
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Persevering is not often simply a matter of working hard and refusing to quit; often, by trying again, failing again, and failing better, we inadvertently place ourselves in the way of luck.
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