Ability Quote by John Lewis
“Young people can understand, and must understand, that we had success, we had failures, but we never gave up. We never gave in. We never became bitter. We didn't hate. We continued to press on. And that's what we're saying: There are some ups, there are some downs, and when you're not down, you must have the capacity and the ability to get up and keep going.”
About This Quote
Resilience involves acknowledging both successes and failures while maintaining perseverance and humility.
In simple terms: Success, failure, and perseverance together build resilience.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving forward despite setbacks.
Themes
perseverance
humility
growth
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal development
- community building
Key Concepts
resilience
history
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recharge after setbacks?
- What role does community play?
A Different Perspective
Resilience can be exhausted without support.
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