Difficulty Quote by Jennifer Donnelly
“I've always admired your rather formidable will, your refusal to back away from difficulties, but sometimes strength isn't about perseverance. Sometimes it's about knowing when to quit.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, 2015
She admires perseverance but notes that sometimes quitting is the wiser choice.
In simple terms: Strength includes knowing when to quit.
Recognize when to stop.
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When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- relationships
- health goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is quitting a strategic move?
- How do you balance persistence with self‑preservation?
Quitting can be seen as failure.