Firsts Quote by Matt Groening
“If at first you don't succeed - give it up. It isn't worth the pain.”
About This Quote
Source Cartoon: The Simpsons, Episode “Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts” (fictional)
Giving up after early failure is discouraged; perseverance is valued over immediate success.
In simple terms: Don’t quit just because you fail at first.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite setbacks.
Themes
perseverance
failure
resilience
Mood
cautiously optimistic
humorous
Type
advice
satire
When to use this quote
- academic exams
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- sports training
Key Concepts
motivation
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- When is quitting a smarter choice than persisting?
- How do you know when to keep trying?
A Different Perspective
Giving up may sometimes be wise to avoid wasted effort.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
