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“Do not for one repulse, forego the purpose That you resolved to effect.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Do not for one repulse, forego the purpose That you resolved to effect.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act I, Scene 3, 1603

Do not abandon your purpose because of a single setback.

In simple terms: Persist despite one failure.

Key Takeaway

Keep pursuing your goal despite obstacles.

Themes

determination purpose resilience

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career goals
  • creative projects
  • personal challenges

Key Concepts

personal ambition overcoming adversity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What purpose have you hesitated to pursue?
  • How can you differentiate setbacks from true failures?
A Different Perspective

Single setbacks can be misleading indicators of overall progress.

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