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Definition of Endeavor |
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Endeavor
To exert physical or intellectual strength for the attainment of; to use efforts to effect; to strive to achieve or reach; to try; to attempt. To exert one's self; to work for a certain end. An exertion of physical or intellectual strength toward the attainment of an object; a systematic or continuous attempt; an effort; a trial. Related Definitions: Achieve, An, Attainment, Attempt, Certain, Continuous, Effect, Effort, End, Exert, Exertion, For, Intellectual, Object, Of, One, Or, Physical, Reach, Self, Strength, Strive, Systematic, The, To, Toward, Trial, Try, Use, Work |
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Endeavor Quotations
It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. Thomas Jefferson The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. Vince Lombardi No man can succeed in a line of endeavor which he does not like. Napoleon Hill The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear. Socrates All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers. Henry David Thoreau I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. Henry David Thoreau Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit. W. Clement Stone Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts. Thomas Paine One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. Epictetus Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them. Plutarch |
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Endeavor Translations
endeavor in Hungarian is igyekezet endeavor in Italian is incomodare |
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