Where there's a will, there's a way

Meaning: Determination will help you find a solution.

Origin: English proverb dating to the 1640s, popularized in the 19th century.

Translations

• French: Vouloir, c'est pouvoir (literally: To want is to be able)
• Spanish: Querer es poder (literally: To want is to be able)
• Japanese: 意志あるところに道あり (Ishi aru tokoro ni michi ari) (literally: Where there is will, there is a path)

More proverbs about Perseverance

• Practice makes perfect — Repeated practice leads to mastery.
• Fall seven times, get up eight — Perseverance is the key to mastery and resilience.
• Rome wasn't built in a day — Great things take time and patience.
• The early bird catches the worm — Those who act first gain advantage.
• Better late than never — Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
• Slow and steady wins the race — Consistency and patience lead to success.

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