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If I have to climb to heaven on a ladder, I shall decline the invitation
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"If I have to climb to heaven on a ladder, I shall decline the invitation"

- Mercedes McCambridge

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This quote by Mercedes McCambridge speaks to the idea of perseverance and decision. It recommends that no matter how hard a job might be, if it is not something that a person wants to do, then they must not do it. This quote is a suggestion that we should not hesitate to defend ourselves and our beliefs, even if it means going against the grain. It likewise speaks to the idea that we must not hesitate to take threats and challenge ourselves, however that we must likewise bear in mind our own limits and not push ourselves too far. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to be brave and to take control of our own lives, even if it means breaking the odds.

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Mercedes McCambridge This quote is written / told by Mercedes McCambridge between March 16, 1916 and March 2, 2004. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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