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Grit Quotes

The quiet virtue behind lasting success.

These quotes frame grit as what real heroes need - not perfection, but bravery, determination, and Persistence even when the odds feel long.

Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit.

Quotes by Wade Davis

I couldn't imagine 'True Grit' in 3D. I think the idea is sort of absurd.

Quotes by Roger Deakins

I can't think of anyone I admire who isn't fuelled by self-doubt. It's an essential ingredient. It's the grit in the oyster.

Quotes by Richard Eyre

On 'City Music', I wanted there to be grit, and I wanted it to be loose, and I wanted there to be mistakes.

Quotes by Kevin Morby

Drive Quotes

Over time, grit is what separates fruitful lives from aimlessness.

Quotes by John Ortberg

I've seen John Wayne's 'True Grit' about 10 times.

Quotes by John Glenn

I think my story relates. When I started out, all I had was my passion and grit.

Quotes by Huda Kattan

When I was auditioning for 'True Grit,' I was on the Paramount lot. I was wearing clothes from the 1800s that were big and uncomfortable.

Quotes by Hailee Steinfeld

In 'True Grit,' we had a vulture, a trained vulture... that was a pain and that was - even by vulture standards - probably a stupid vulture, and that was frustrating.

Quotes by Ethan Coen

Emotion Quotes

That grit of fighting is addictive, I'm scared of it. It's a very weird thing.

Quotes by Dustin Poirier

The guitar has a kind of grit and excitement possessed by nothing else.

Quotes by Brian May

Grit may carry risk because it's about putting all your eggs in one basket, to some extent.

Quotes by Angela Duckworth

I would be surprised if my girls ended up as women without grit. I really would.

Quotes by Angela Duckworth

Grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Quotes by Angela Duckworth

Persistence Quotes

Grit and self-control are related, but they're not the same thing.

Quotes by Angela Duckworth

We made 'Wretched and Divine,' and as much as I love it, it's a pretty sparkly record - it's a record that could be done as a play because it's very theatrical with no grit.

Quotes by Andy Biersack

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes define grit?
As an unglamorous but essential trait - bravery, determination, and discretion in heroes who are never described as perfect.
Does grit only apply to fictional heroes here?
No - one quote applies it more broadly, crediting grit with separating fruitful lives from ones that drift without direction.
Why does 'True Grit' come up twice?
Because two separate quotes reference the film directly - one recalling watching it many times, another reconsidering its unlikely 3D re-release.
Is the 3D version of 'True Grit' viewed favorably?
Not particularly - the quote calls the idea of a 3D version somewhat absurd, questioning whether the format suited the story.
What's the overall message about grit?
That real Persistence matters more than polish, whether in a hero's character or in a person's approach to life.

One line credits grit with separating fruitful lives from aimless ones, while two others reflect on watching and reconsidering the film 'True Grit,' including its unlikely 3D release.