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Quotes on Effort: A curated selection of passionate messages left by great figures and famous people

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To achieve our goals, to live better lives, and to become our ideal selves…

we are tested on our “effort” in many situations.

However, there are times when we grow tired of constantly striving, or when we can no longer find meaning in our efforts.

In this article, we’ve gathered quotes about “effort” from great figures and famous people.

Reading these quotes reminds us that the achievements of those we call geniuses were possible precisely because of their effort.

Take in these powerful messages and put them to use from here on out!

Quotes on Effort: A curated selection of passionate messages left by great figures and famous people (21–30)

Do not be easily satisfied—whether with yourself or with anything else. Even when the wind is against you, grit your teeth and refuse to compromise.NEW!

These words convey Donald Trump’s determination to face difficulties without giving in and his strictness toward himself.

They also suggest an ambitious side that refuses to be satisfied with the status quo and aims ever higher.

A key point is not only his toughness on himself but also his refusal to be satisfied with others, which signals a desire to improve things on a broader scale.

Striving for higher ideals and persevering through adversity—this content feels reflective of Trump’s life.

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I succeeded because I never made excuses and never allowed them.NEW!Florence Nightingale

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Florence Nightingale was the woman who established the world’s first school for training nurses.

Although her family opposed her decision to pursue nursing, she refused to give up and came to be known as the “mother of modern nursing.” This quote, born from her experience, reminds us of the importance of approaching matters with sincerity and a sense of responsibility, and of persevering to the end.

Excuses are nothing more than a temporary fix.

If you want to succeed at something, don’t make excuses—face reality earnestly and consider what you can do.

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One of the most important things is to never give up easily.NEW!

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One of the most important things is to never give up easily.NEW!

When an insurmountably high wall stands before you, many people will give up, thinking it’s impossible.

But if you give up there, you’ll never grasp the dreams or future you hoped for.

If there’s something you want to achieve—a dream you absolutely want to make come true—the most important thing, as this saying goes, is not to give up.

As long as you don’t give up, at the very least, it isn’t over.

If you keep putting in the effort, the time will come when you can get over even the towering wall before you.

Keep repeating that, and you’ll surely reach your goal.

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Strive not for success, but to become a person of value.NEW!Albert Einstein

Einstein: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be a man of value.” #shorts

Strive not for success, but to become a person of value. NEW! Albert Einstein

For most people who want to accomplish something, the goal is likely to be success.

However, Albert Einstein, regarded as the greatest physicist of the 20th century, stated in this famous quote that we should strive to become a person of value rather than to be successful.

Success generally refers to gaining wealth or fame, but becoming too fixated on it can at times lead to unnecessary conflicts and friction with others.

When that happens, we distance ourselves from happiness.

To avoid this, perhaps he is teaching us that our talents should be used not only for ourselves but to truly help others, and that we should find value in that.

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Something might happen even to those who merely wait, but it will be only the leftovers from those who made the effort.NEW!Abraham Lincoln

Do not wait for leftover fortune; seize it yourself. —Abraham Lincoln

Something might happen even to those who merely wait, but it will be only the leftovers from those who made the effort. NEW! Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is also known as the “Father of Emancipation.” This quote teaches us the importance of taking initiative.

Many people hope for change yet fail to take action, often out of fear of failure or concern about risks.

However, if you want to seize great success or opportunities, you must think for yourself, put in the effort, and take action.

If you realize you’ve only been waiting, now is the time.

Step to the front yourself and carve out the path to success!

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No one ever regrets having done their best.George Halas

These are the words of George Halas, who led teams in American football for many years and built countless victories.

They reflect the belief that, no matter the outcome, experiences pursued with full effort do not turn into regret.

In studying as well, the time you can say you truly gave your all remains as confidence.

It’s precisely when you cut corners that regret arises later.

Facing things with full commitment is more valuable than the result itself.

The fact that you worked hard supports you and becomes strength for your next challenge.

It’s a positive quote that encourages the courage to take action.

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Small steps of progress add up to great success.Mahatma Gandhi

These are the words of Mahatma Gandhi, who achieved India’s independence through the philosophy of nonviolence and influenced the world.

They show that even great change begins with small, daily actions.

In studying, we tend to seek dramatic results, but it is steady, everyday effort that becomes real strength.

As you deepen your understanding bit by bit, the efforts you’ve continued will one day appear as major achievements.

Even when visible results are hard to see, it’s important not to stop moving forward.

This is a weighty quote that gently conveys the value of perseverance.

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