Not Giving Up Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old not giving up quotes, not giving up sayings, and not giving up proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Most people search high and low for the key to success. If they only knew, the key to their dreams lies within. George Washington Carver
There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not founnd it, for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard. Madame C.J. Walker
There is no secret to success except hard work and getting something indefinable which we call the 'breaks'. Countee Cullen
If you set out to be successful then you already are. Katherine Dunham
Success can be wracking and reproachful, to you and those close to you. It can entangle you with legends that are consuming and all but impossible to live up to. Gordon Parks
If you can somehow think and dream of success in small steps, every time you make a step, every time you accomplish a small goal, it gives you confidence to go on from there. John Harold Johnson
The ultimate of being successful is the luxury of giving yourself the time to do what you want to do. Leontyne Price
Success does not come to you. You must go to it. Famous Amos
You must be open minded and actively involved in creating your successes. Famous Amos
Make your own choices rather than allowing others to choose for you. Famous Amos
There are no secrets to success; Don't waste time looking for them. Colin Powell
Success is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty to those for whom you work, and persistence. Colin Powell
Success is a journey not a destination. Arthur Ashe
The doing is usually more important than the outcome. Not everyone can be number one. Arthur Ashe
The things you want are always possible; it is just that the way to get them is not always apparent. Les Brown
The only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life is you, and that can be a considerable obstacle because you carry the baggage of insecurities and past experience. Les Brown
We're born with success. It is only others who point out our families, and what they attribute to us as failure. Whoopi Goldberg
Success can also cause misery. The trick is not to be surprised when you discover it doesn't bring you all the happiness and answers you thought it would. Prince
Our characterization of success evolves as we do. Roderick Terry
Regardless of how we define success, it does not come overnight. Roderick Terry
Like a child, success requires nurturing. Roderick Terry
Although there is no guarantee that our road to success will be paved in gold, all of us have the inner capacity to reach our chose destination. Roderick Terry
Success is a state of mind, not just an outcome. Roderick Terry
Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to achieving your dreams. Og Mandino
Plan your work for today and everyday, and then work on your plan today and everyday. Norman Vincent Peale
The only limit of our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Franklin D. Roosevelt
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity inn every difficulty. Winston Churchill
To win, you have to risk loss. Jean Claude Killy
High expectations are the key to everything. Sam Walton
The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Og Mandino