The rough sea is not as tenacious as we are, the lion is not as confident as we are, the rock is not as firm as we are, no, the cruel death is not as decisive as we are. -Shakespeare's King John
Abundant energy and tenacious determination have created many miracles. Dickens' desolate villa
Birds can take care of their nests in a few days, but I will take care of my heart all my life. -modeste Mignon of Balzac.
Only those who know how to control their own shortcomings and don't let them control themselves are strong. -Balzac's "Human Comedy"
He who sticks to the truth is great. The secret of almost all great ideas is in this word: persistence. Persistence is to courage, just like the wheel is to lever, which is the eternal renewal of fulcrum. -Hugo "Work at Sea"
Diamonds never rot. -Hugo "Les Miserables"
He won universal respect, not because of his prominent position, but because of his indomitable spirit. -Tolstoy's childhood