"True Grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done."
- John Wayne

"Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term goals."
- Angela Lee Duckworth

"Over time, Grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness."
- John Ortberg

"Grit is mental toughness and spirit."
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary

"Grit is the grain of character."
- Edwin Percy Whipple