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Atticus Quote by Harper Lee

“Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win,” Atticus said.” quote by Harper Lee — Download Open image

““Simply because we were licked a hundred years before we started is no reason for us not to try to win,” Atticus said.””

About This Quote

Source Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960

Even after repeated failures, we must keep striving for victory.

In simple terms: Keep trying despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Persist, learn, and adapt.

Themes

resilience determination history

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

sports
academic pursuits
social movements
personal goals

Key Concepts

Perseverance learning from failure

Questions to Reflect On

What does “win” mean to you?
How do you measure progress after setbacks?

A Different Perspective

Past failures may be due to systemic issues, not just effort.

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