Bottom Quote by Alistair Maclean
“...the men of the Ulysses had no need to stand in shame...many had found, or were finding, that the point of no return was not necessarily the edge of the precipice: it could be the bottom of the valley, the beginning of the long climb up the far slope, and when a man had once begun that climb he never looked back to that other side.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Guns of Navarone by Alistair Maclean, 1957
Even when circumstances seem dire, the true limit is often internal; perseverance turns a perceived abyss into a climb toward growth.
In simple terms: Hard times test inner resolve, not just external danger.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving forward despite fear.
Themes
resilience
adversity
growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- career setbacks
- personal crises
- recovering from loss
Key Concepts
psychology
human spirit
determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal barriers stop you from continuing?
- How can you tell when a climb is healthy versus harmful?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize relentless forward motion, ignoring the need for rest or reassessment.
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