With spring break just around the corner, the motivation to study for midterms just can’t seem to be found. We all know your teachers are cramming in last minute papers, and the beach is calling your name. You got this. Here are ten quotes to help you find it.
1. “Tough times don’t last, tough people do. ” –Robert H. Schuller
2. “It always seems impossible until it is done.” –Nelson Mandela
3. “Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” –Aristotle
4. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” –Mark Twain
5. “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” –Ayn Rand
6. “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” –George S. Patton
7. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” –Confucius
8. “Young girls are told you have to be the delicate princess. Hermione taught them that you can be the warrior.” –Emma Watson
9. “There’s no shame in being afraid. Hell, we’re all afraid. What you gotta do is figure out what you’re afraid of because when you put a face on it, you can beat it. Better yet, you can use it.” -Coach Whitey Durham (One Tree Hill)
10. “Champions don’t give up. Champions don’t complain. Champions give 200 percent. You’re not champions until you’ve earned it.” -Coach Eric Taylor (Friday Night Lights)
There is no better feeling than walking out of an exam knowing you did well and that you tried your hardest. Good luck on your exams, get some studying done! Remember, it’s all worth it when you get back an A…Ryan’s rooting for you!