Called Quote by Hillary Clinton
“I think you know by now that I've been called many things by many people. Quitter is not one of them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2016 Democratic National Convention, July 2016
The speaker asserts resilience, rejecting the label of quitter despite varied opinions.
In simple terms: I am not a quitter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace perseverance despite criticism.
Themes
resilience
identity
perception
Mood
determined
confident
Type
motivational
defensive
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- public scrutiny
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
self‑concept
social labeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to negative labels?
- What evidence counters the quitter claim?
A Different Perspective
Labels can oversimplify complex identities.
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