Abraham lincoln Quote by Cheryl Strayed
““a slow walker, but I never walk back. ABRAHAM LINCOLN””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Wild, 2012
Even slow progress is forward movement; retreating is not an option, emphasizing perseverance.
In simple terms: Slow but steady progress beats moving backward.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving forward, no matter the pace.
Themes
perseverance
progress
determination
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- long-distance hiking
- career advancement
- personal recovery
Key Concepts
resilience
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “never walk back” mean to you?
- How can you celebrate small forward steps?
A Different Perspective
Slow pace may be misinterpreted as stagnation.
![“My movies more often are told through pictures, not words. But in this case, the pictures took second position to the incredible words of Abraham Lincoln and his presence [...] I was less interested in an outpouring of imagery than in letting the most human moment of this story evolve before us.” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be7/steven-spielberg-963_abraham_my-movies-more-often-are-told-through-pi_136993.jpg)