Quote by Mike Tyson

That's what people respect, the fact that I wasn't a chump that laid on his back and gave up.

That's what people respect, the fact that I wasn't a chump t

Summary

This quote emphasizes how people admire and respect someone who doesn't give up easily or succumb to challenges. It conveys that the speaker faced a difficult situation or adversity but refused to surrender, choosing instead to show determination and resilience. The quote implies that this refusal to quit made the speaker earn the esteem and admiration of others.

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