Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe

When you get in a tight place and everything goes against you, until it seems as if you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time when the tide will turn.

When you get in a tight place and everything goes against yo

Summary

This quote encourages perseverance during challenging times, emphasizing the importance of not giving up when facing seemingly insurmountable situations. It suggests that when everything seems to be going wrong and it feels impossible to hold on any longer, that is precisely when a breakthrough or positive change is likely to occur. By maintaining resilience and refusing to give up, one increases their chances of experiencing a turning point or a shift in their favor.

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Persistence

By Harriet Beecher Stowe

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