When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being told you can't do something often motivates you to prove them wrong.
- In plain terms
- When people say you can't do it, try anyway.
- What can you take from it?
- Doubt from others can fuel your determination to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does doubt help or hinder progress?
- How do you respond to criticism?
Another view
Sometimes external feedback prevents unrealistic efforts.
More from Margaret Chase Smith
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I alwa…
Permalink to quote #17 My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what I am saying.
Permalink to quote #16 Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy w…
Permalink to quote #15
Related quotes
Nothing is impossible, to him who will try.
Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great quote #16 No one ever gets far unless he accomplishes the impossible at least once a day.
Elbert HubbardElbert Hubbard quote #94 Where you start is not as important as where you finish.
Zig ZiglarZig Ziglar quote #3