"It's a prizefight. Get off the stool, take your beating, go back to your corner, rest, and take a beating again. Believe in your own talent. Marry well"
- Bruce Paltrow
About this Quote
In this quote, Bruce Paltrow is using the metaphor of a prizefight to convey the concept that life is a constant battle. He is encouraging the reader to not give up when confronted with challenges, but rather to get back up and keep battling. The expression "get off the stool" recommends that a person should not stay down and accept defeat, however rather stand and deal with the problems head on. Paltrow also stresses the value of self-belief and perseverance, along with the worth of having an encouraging partner in life. Overall, this quote acts as a suggestion to never ever quit and to believe oneself and in individuals we choose to surround ourselves with.
This quote is written / told by Bruce Paltrow between November 26, 1943 and October 3, 2002. He/she was a famous Producer from USA.
The author also have 2 other quotes.
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"
"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
