He conquers who endures

Meaning: Persistence and endurance are the ultimate keys to victory.

Origin: Latin proverb attributed to Persius, Roman poet of the 1st century AD (Qui sustinet vincit).

Translations

French: Il conquiert celui qui persiste (literally: He conquers who persists)
Spanish: Vence quien persevera (literally: He conquers who perseveres)
Japanese: 耐える者が勝つ (Taeru mono ga katsu) (literally: He who endures wins)

To lose patience is to lose the battle — Losing your composure under pressure ensures defeat; staying calm is essential to success.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart — With true determination and commitment, any obstacle can be overcome.
A dumb priest never got a parish — Silence and incompetence forfeit advancement; those unable to demonstrate ability through…
April showers bring May flowers — (by extension, figurative) A period of discomfort or hardship can provide the basis for a…
A woman's work is never done — From rise of morn to set of sun Woman's work is never done.
Go hard or go home — Commit fully to your efforts or abandon the attempt entirely; half-measures waste time an…

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