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“Your power, your great gift, is that you never give up. When something fails you make a new plan, and another, and another. You never accept defeat. You never give up.” quote by A.C. Gaughen
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““Your power, your great gift, is that you never give up. When something fails you make a new plan, and another, and another. You never accept defeat. You never give up.””

A.C. Gaughen

About This Quote

Source Speech: Motivational Talk, unknown venue, 20th century

Resilience is the ability to keep trying, adapting plans after each setback, and refusing to accept defeat.

In simple terms: Never quit; keep planning after failure.

Key Takeaway

Keep persisting and revising strategies.

Themes

resilience determination adaptability

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business setbacks
  • personal goals
  • creative projects
  • health recovery

Key Concepts

growth mindset strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What setbacks have you turned into new plans?
  • How do you balance persistence with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

Continuous effort may lead to burnout without rest or reflection.

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