Perseverance

“Starting ARIJ in 2006 was like planting olive trees in an open field.”

“To do something well is so worthwhile, that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy.”

“If someone else can do it, then so can I, and if someone else has never done it before, then I can be the first.”

“Nothing can be accomplished—unless the attempt is made.”

“Semua butuh proses ya.”

“I wanted the world to know that my country Ethiopia has always won with determination and heroism.”

“We are as determined as we are optimistic about our future.”

“Nous allons nous donner les moyens de gagner.”

“The good keeps you going. The bad motivates you, too.”

“Os desistentes nunca vencem e os vencedores nunca desistem”

“Nothing can ever be achieved without determination and single-mindedness.”

“We cannot tire or give up. We owe it to the present and future generations of all species to rise up and walk!”

“Just do it.”

“I'm happier than I have ever been. And it is largely based on the perception of myself that I can survive anything.”

“Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is all an opportunity for me to rise.”

“I ran flat out all the way.”

“One should never look for short cuts. The difficult way is often the best way.”

“Never give up”