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“I try. I am trying. I was trying. I will try. I shall in the meantime try. I sometimes have tried. I shall still by that time be trying.” quote by Diane Glancy
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“I try. I am trying. I was trying. I will try. I shall in the meantime try. I sometimes have tried. I shall still by that time be trying.”

Diane Glancy

About This Quote

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

The speaker emphasizes persistent effort, using repetitive language to stress the importance of trying despite uncertainty.

In simple terms: Keep trying, even if you’re not sure of success.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite uncertainty.

Themes

perseverance effort determination repetition

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • self‑improvement
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

motivation habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure meaningful effort?
  • When is trying enough?
A Different Perspective

Repetition may become empty without progress.

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