Never Quits 31 comments
Abraham Lincoln never quits.
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the United States history.
Here is a sketch of Lincoln’s road to the White House:
- 1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
- 1818 His mother died.
- 1831 Failed in business.
- 1832 Ran for state legislature – lost.
- 1832 Also lost his job – wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in.
- 1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
- 1834 Ran for state legislature again – won.
- 1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
- 1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
- 1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature – defeated.
- 1840 Sought to become elector – defeated.
- 1843 Ran for Congress – lost.
- 1846 Ran for Congress again – this time he won – went to Washington and did a good job.
- 1848 Ran for re-election to Congress – lost.
- 1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state – rejected.
- 1854 Ran for Senate of the United States – lost.
- 1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party’s national convention – get less than 100 votes.
- 1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again – again he lost.
- 1860 Elected president of the United States.
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31 Responses to: Never Quits
shanky -- 14 Mar 09 at 11:50 pm
Yes we never have to quit with anything. we have to try n try until we succeed
Vikas -- 7 Oct 09 at 12:53 pm
What a great man he was! The only secret behind his success is ‘determination’, ‘confidence in himself’ and dedication.. There are actually very few men in life like him who inspite of failing countless times in life never quits till the end…. Hats off to him……
Carlos D. -- 19 Oct 09 at 10:22 pm
Abraham Lincoln was a man of perseverance never quiting destipe the many losses he had. this teaches us a lesson that no matter the challenges we are to face, somthing good is behind the test. ‘We try, we Fail, We try, we Fail, We try, we Fail, but the day that we stop trying is the day that we will fail. through GOD all things are possible.
zohra -- 4 Jan 10 at 12:54 pm
even if we dont have any options like Lincoln we must try to give 100% to our present job inspite of giving up… All the best
rishabh verma -- 25 Feb 10 at 4:50 am
this teaches us to do the best evry time …..and face the extremes with smile …positive attitude and consistence hard work cn do wonders
Swaminathan -- 15 Mar 10 at 12:16 pm
Self belief is the most important aspect of human life
Swaminathan -- 15 Mar 10 at 12:26 pm
If we have to succeed in our goals and ambitions, we must never give up till our last breathe, that is what to be learnt from this Great man. Sir Abraham Lincoln
Zogu i trembur -- 21 Mar 10 at 8:10 pm
wow! very inspiring! I was ashamed when I tried hard to find a job but I was rejected because so. else was better or luckier than me. I have never drimed to become a president but know I’ll hope to become the one I deserve.
ninad -- 5 Jul 10 at 4:31 am
He was the man full of LIFE. Taking everything in his stride, come good-come evil. Living for what he wanted to be.
Success is his who strives for it.shivangi -- 16 Aug 10 at 11:59 am
yes it’s very much true that we should never quit however may difficlut the task be
Nammy -- 14 Nov 10 at 1:44 am
Prayerful patience and self belief is essential at the time of hardships and trials.sir Abraham Lincoln is such a great person who proved this through his life.
prd -- 14 Dec 10 at 8:08 am
we should never quit in life , even we are facing many hardships
Amit Byas -- 24 Apr 11 at 11:50 am
Quit the habbit of quiting
Sun -- 28 May 11 at 1:20 am
Try, try. Never stop to try.
Kamal -- 23 Jun 11 at 4:16 pm
Thank You so much for doing world’s best social work like motivating people by your way……… I have no words for everyone………because Mr. Lincoln’s story tells me that “Don’t Speak Just Complete It “……Thank You once again.
Ronit Baras -- 28 Jun 11 at 9:07 am
I had no idea that Lincoln had such a hard life. I have been working as a motivational speaker for years, and will include his story in many talks.
Thanks guys!
Girlygirl -- 12 Jul 11 at 8:41 am
“Hard work is the key to success.”
Deepu -- 15 Jul 11 at 1:41 pm
I was totally demotivated after failing in my jobs, after reading about sir Lincoln’s stories, I can feel myself mounted with positive vibration and self motivation. I salute him for his hardship and the way he tried for his success… no one can replace you sir….. Thank you guys for posting this inspirational stories… God bless u!!!
Asit -- 19 Jul 11 at 4:17 am
Encouraging and motivating…
Hiren Dhuda -- 3 Aug 11 at 2:51 am
Yes, never quit….. Mr. Abraham sir is the roll model of all the youth. So… never say never….
Sandeep -- 26 Aug 11 at 11:31 am
Most unsuccessful men become succesfull so never quit..
Milad -- 12 Sep 11 at 9:31 am
Failing is meaningless… we just simply quit…
Kamalakar Kavalekar -- 24 Sep 11 at 3:02 pm
Every individual has something special hidden talent……… try to use it …….try to learn from the mistakes and don’t ever think of quitting.
Jhoi -- 12 Oct 11 at 11:01 pm
I admire him so much, so proud of him of being so strong in his different circumstances in life.
Sandeep -- 15 Oct 11 at 5:47 am
We should not fear for anything in d life also by facing no . of defeats try until u r death then u will succeed in u r life compulsory like as d great abraham lincoln
Yatendra -- 5 Dec 11 at 5:26 am
Yes Abraham Lincoln was the real hero.
Pramanjan -- 22 Dec 11 at 11:35 am
A winner never quit, and aquiter never win.
Jitendra -- 19 Mar 12 at 9:56 am
The tale tells us that keep in mind that “THE GAME IS NOT OVER AS I’VE NOT WON YET…”
Neeraj -- 26 Mar 12 at 3:16 am
Yes yes sometimes we are failure in life or love or work. It is really hard to accept, I also failed in life and love and I think of negative things. But today I opened Google and found this inspirational story. Thanks to Sir Lincoln. This is changing me.
Aditi Aggarwal -- 13 Apr 12 at 6:42 am
Such an important lesson and gave us the way to move forever and to never quit…..so cute… :}
Mahesh -- 25 Apr 12 at 2:20 am
Good thing for motivation ……………………..
“Do not follow others, what they do , follow your self what you want to do”