Quote by Carroll Shelby

I'm not going to take this defeatist attitude and listen to all this crap any more from all these people who have nothing except doomsday to predict.

I'm not going to take this defeatist attitude and listen to

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This quote conveys the rejection of a defeatist mindset and a refusal to give in to negative opinions and predictions from individuals who only see doom and gloom ahead. It implies a determination to remain optimistic and not let the pessimistic views of others bring one down or hinder their progress. It suggests a desire to focus on positive perspectives and dismiss the discouraging attitudes of those who offer nothing constructive or hopeful.

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