It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Persistence makes a person difficult to defeat.
- In plain terms
- You can't beat someone who keeps going.
- What can you take from it?
- Never give up on your goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you quit too soon?
- What keeps you going?
Another view
Persistence alone does not guarantee success.
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