Never Give Up
Ah, the ever-motivational “Never give up.” A phrase as persistent as the message it brings — keep soldering on, even when life has you feeling like a squished bug on a windshield. Though the analogy may seem as plain as daylight, this phrase dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. The celebrated author Charles Dickens employed a similar sentiment in “The Pickwick Papers” (1837), stating, “Never say die—down upon your luck.”
Others followed in Dickens’ literary footsteps, spreading the gospel of resilient determination. By the twentieth century, the phrase had taken an ironic twist but remained rooted in its original message: to prop oneself upright in the face of adversity and continue the fight against life’s hurdles.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Keep on keepin’ on – One must continue with one’s current tasks.
- When the going gets tough, the tough get going – Tough people rise to the occasion and thrive in adversity.
- Stay the course – Persist in an endeavor until it is completed.
- Press on – Continue moving forward with effort and determination.
Synonyms
- Persevere
- Endure
- Persist
- Carry On
- Hold Fast
Antonyms
- Give In
- Quit
- Abandon
- Surrender
- Relinquish
Humorous Quotes
- “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin
- “If at first, you don’t succeed, then skydiving is not for you.” – Steven Wright
Proverbs
- Fall seven times, stand up eight.
- A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
- If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
Literature, Books, and Movies
- “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway – A timeless tale of an old fisherman’s journey of resilience and endless hope.
- “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand – The powerful story of Louis Zamperini’s indomitable will to survive.
- “Rocky” (1976) – The inspiring tale of underdog boxer Rocky Balboa, who rises above his supposed limits.
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Inspirational Quote: “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” – Julie Andrews
Keep pushing ahead, never falter, and remember: the roaring success of human spirit often hides in the grittiest moments of determined struggle.
— W. T. Wittywords, 2023
