--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It has been said that it's hard to stop a…" description: "\"“It has been said that it's hard to stop a man who knows he's in the right and just keeps on coming. Smoke knew he was right - and he kept on coming.”\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e4/william-johnstone-105028_smoke_it-has-been-said-that-it-s-hard-to-stop_2826681.jpg" --- # It has been said that it's hard to stop a man who knows… ![“It has been said that it's hard to stop a man who knows he's in the right and just keeps on coming. Smoke knew he was right - and he kept on coming.” quote by William Johnstone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e4/william-johnstone-105028_smoke_it-has-been-said-that-it-s-hard-to-stop_2826681.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e4/william-johnstone-105028_smoke_it-has-been-said-that-it-s-hard-to-stop_2826681.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e4/william-johnstone-105028_smoke_it-has-been-said-that-it-s-hard-to-stop_2826681.jpg) > ““It has been said that it's hard to stop a man who knows he's in the right and just keeps on coming. Smoke knew he was right - and he kept on coming.”” William Johnstone ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Persistence in conviction drives relentless action, even when opposition arises. **In simple terms:** Staying true to your belief fuels unstoppable effort. Key Takeaway Hold fast to your convictions and keep moving forward. 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