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“I have seen your despatch expressing your unwillingness to break your hold where you are. Neither am I willing. Hold on with a bull-dog gripe, and chew & choke, as much as possible.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“I have seen your despatch expressing your unwillingness to break your hold where you are. Neither am I willing. Hold on with a bull-dog gripe, and chew & choke, as much as possible.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Expresses mutual stubbornness and determination to hold a position despite difficulty

In simple terms: Both refuse to yield, clinging stubbornly

Key Takeaway

Stay resolute, accept the struggle

Themes

determination stubbornness conflict

Mood

tense defiant

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • military standoff
  • political negotiation
  • personal deadlock

Key Concepts

willpower resilience tenacity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does stubbornness help or hinder progress?
  • When is flexibility preferable?
A Different Perspective

Such rigidity may lead to unnecessary loss

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