If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.

Quote of the Week 32

“If you are persistent, you will get it.
 If you are consistent, you will keep it.”
 
 
 
“If you are persistent, you will get it.
 If you are consistent, you will keep it.
 If you are grateful, you will attract more of it.”

 
 
 


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