Quote by William Shakespeare

I am a kind of burr; I shall stick.

I am a kind of burr; I shall stick.

Summary

This quote represents the speaker's determination and assertion that they will remain steadfast and persistent. Just like a burr, which clings on, this statement implies that the person is not easily detached or discouraged. It suggests that they are resilient, consistent, and unlikely to be shaken or deterred from their goals or beliefs.

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Persistence

By William Shakespeare

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