PERSISTENCE

Persistence can accomplish two things—it can make one either a success or a bore.

Fishin'

"Supposin" fish don't bite at first,

What are you goin' to do?

Throw down your pole, chuck out your bait

And say your fishin's through?

"You bet you ain't; you're goin' to fish

An' fish, an' fish, an' wait

Until you've ketched a bucketful

Or used up all your bait.

"Suppose success don't come at first,

What are you goin' to do?

Throw up the sponge and kick yourself

And growl, and fret, and stew?

"You bet you ain't; you're goin' to fish

An' bait, an' bait ag'in,

Until success will bite your hook.

For grit is sure to win."