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“it takes an awful lot of character to quit anything when you are losing,” quote by William Faulkner
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““it takes an awful lot of character to quit anything when you are losing,””

William Faulkner

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Reivers, 1962

Quitting is easy when losing, but true character shows when you persist despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Real strength is staying the course when losing.

Key Takeaway

Persist through loss.

Themes

resilience character perseverance

Mood

reflective steady

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • business
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

psychology motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What keeps you motivated during loss?
  • When is quitting the wiser choice?
A Different Perspective

Persistence can be costly without progress.

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