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I just kept on doing what everyone starts out doing. The real question is, why did other people stop?
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"I just kept on doing what everyone starts out doing. The real question is, why did other people stop?"

- William Stafford

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This quote by William Stafford is a reminder to keep aiming and never give up. It motivates us to keep pressing forward and never ever quit on our dreams. It likewise implies that lots of people quit on their dreams and ambitions too easily. The quote is a suggestion that it is important to stay concentrated and keep striving, even when the going gets hard. It is a reminder that success is not attained over night which it takes effort and dedication to attain our objectives. It is a suggestion that we must never quit on our dreams and ambitions, no matter how difficult the journey may be. It is a reminder that we ought to never stop pursuing our objectives which we should never ever quit on our dreams.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Stafford between January 17, 1914 and August 28, 1993. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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