1,952 Quotes About Giving-up

  • Author Wendell Berry
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    Beware the machinery of longevity. When a man's life is over the decent thing is for him to die. The forest does not withhold itself from death. What it gives up it takes back.

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  • Author Yehuda Berg
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    On one hand, we know that everything happens for a reason, and there are no mistakes or coincidences. On the other hand, we learn that we can never give up, knowing that with the right tools and energy, we can reverse any decree or karma. So, which is it? Let the Light decide, or never give up? The answer is: both.

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  • Author Aidan Chambers
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    You have to know your own truth and stick to it. And never despair. Never give up. There's always hope.

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  • Author Alexandra Chando
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    To be in the music industry, to be in any kind of entertainment industry, you really, really have to be passionate about it and love it and persevere, because if that passion isnt there, its easy to give up. If you really want it, the ambition is there, itll come. Its definitely harder work than some people think.

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  • Author Alice Cooper
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    My fastest time in high school was a 4:29 mile. I think cross-country has something to do with my longevity in my business. When you're in an eight-mile race, you never give up.

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  • Author Amy Chua
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    Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.

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  • Author Amy Chua
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    When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons.

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