The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.
Jean De La BruyereRead
When I thought about it, I said "if you quit now, how you gonna explain to any other kid coming up that if something don't go their way, they're supposed to get up and go hard at it next time?" You can't if you quit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quitting sets a poor example for others and undermines the values of perseverance and determination.
In this quote, Roy Jones Jr. emphasizes the importance of resilience and the responsibility we have to set an example for the younger generation. He argues that if one gives up in the face of challenges, it becomes impossible to encourage others to persist and strive for success, effectively diminishing the significance of hard work and perseverance.
Themes
MotivationPerseveranceExampleFailureSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech to encourage athletes to push through adversity.
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