Giving Up Quotes

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Religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate. Often, they don't want to give up their egotism. They want their religion to endorse… — Karen Armstrong
If social stability goes pear-shaped, you have a choice between anarchy and dictatorship. Most people will opt for more security, even if they have to… — Margaret Atwood
My soul is not my own any more. I cannot live like I want to. I am going to give up films. — Brigitte Bardot
Before you give up hope, turn back and read the attacks that were made on Lincoln. — Bruce Barton
It's hard to give up the self-esteem connected to being codependent and appearing 'right,' which is probably a survival behavior learned from growing up in… — Melody Beattie
In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich. — Henry Ward Beecher
In a couple, sometimes, one or both people have to give up their personal life, dreams and ambitions for the good of the family. — Monica Bellucci
But marriage goes in waves. You've got to be patient. People bail and give up on their marriages way too early. They just don't put… — Anna Benson
Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul. — Ezra Taft Benson
Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones. — Ambrose Bierce
Don't give up, be positive and if you know someone who knows someone at a record company don't stop beating down their door till you… — Mary J. Blige
I haven't trusted polls since I read that 62% of women had affairs during their lunch hour. I've never met a woman in my life… — Erma Bombeck
Do I believe in giving up? No, I don't. — David Boreanaz
My greatest point is my persistence. I never give up in a match. However down I am, I fight until the last ball. My list… — Bjorn Borg
I wish I could play bass like Larry Graham or Bootsy Collins. My God, I'd give up just about everything else for that. — Anthony Bourdain
I've seen a lot of women give up after they've had three or four bad gigs in a row. It's very difficult to learn not… — Jo Brand
Never give up on your child. But also, you have to love your child. — Todd Bridges
Any pitcher who might throw at me should know I'm not giving up my day job or trying to get anyone else's job. I just… — Garth Brooks
Just because Fate doesn't deal you the right cards, it doesn't mean you should give up. It just means you have to play the cards… — Les Brown
Never give up. And most importantly, be true to yourself. Write from your heart, in your own voice, and about what you believe in. — Louise Brown

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