Success Means Don't Quit 1
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Revised on Sunday, 03 May, 2009
When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road we're trudging seems all uphill
When our funds are low but our debts are high
And we want to smile but have to sigh
When care is pressing us down a bit
Rest if we must but do not quit
Life is odd with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns
And many a failure turns about
When we might have won had we stuck it out
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
We may succeed with another blow
Often a goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering plan
Often we have given up
When we might have captured the victor's cup
And we learned too late when the night came down
How close we were to the golden crown
Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt
And we can never tell how close we are
It may be near when it seems afar
So stick to the fight when we're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that we must not quit
Note
1 This piece of poetry was written many many moons ago. While several have claimed its fame, the true author is unknown. For over forty (40) years, I have successfully used these words of encouragement to increase levels of self-confidence and self-esteem within many. And, as my above title suggests, the interpretation of this poem tends to push us to persevere in our quest for success, often in the face of seemingly failure and against almost all odds.In short, its message has inspired, motivated, and moved many.
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