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Weel, ma´am' said Stephen, making the best of it, with a…

“Weel, ma´am' said Stephen, making the best of it, with a smile; 'when I ha´finished off, I mun quit this part, and try another. Fortnet or misfortnet, a man can but try; there´s now to be done wi´out tryin -cept laying down and dying.” quote by Charles Dickens
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““Weel, ma´am' said Stephen, making the best of it, with a smile; 'when I ha´finished off, I mun quit this part, and try another. Fortnet or misfortnet, a man can but try; there´s now to be done wi´out tryin -cept laying down and dying.””

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

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

A speaker acknowledges hardship but insists on perseverance, choosing effort over surrender despite uncertainty.

In simple terms: Keep trying despite difficulty.

Key Takeaway

Never give up.

Themes

perseverance effort resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • career challenges
  • health struggles
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

Existentialism human will

Questions to Reflect On

  • What effort are you avoiding?
  • How does fear of failure affect your actions?
A Different Perspective

Even with effort, outcomes may remain unchanged.

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