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I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I cant do something and I think I can. It goes back to my childhood when I
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"I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I can't do something and I think I can. It goes back to my childhood when I had problems in school because I have a learning disability"

- Ann Bancroft

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This quote by Ann Bancroft speaks to her decision and strength in the face of misfortune. It recommends that she has actually faced obstacles in her life due to her learning disability, but has refused to be kept back by it. Rather, she has actually chosen to be stubborn and dig in when people inform her she can't do something. This is likely a result of her youth experiences, where she had to conquer her learning disability in order to prosper in school. Her quote is a testimony to her strength and determination, and acts as an inspiration to others who might be dealing with similar difficulties. It is a pointer that no matter what obstacles we may face, we can still achieve our goals if we want to put in the effort and remain figured out.

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Ann Bancroft This quote is written / told by Ann Bancroft somewhere between September 29, 1955 and today. She was a famous Explorer from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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