Don’t You Quit - by Edgar Guest
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
And the road your trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns.
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
So don’t give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you can never tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far.
So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.
Published in The Detroit Free Press on March 4, 1921.
Ever been there? I have. Many times. Tough times can seem overpowering and endless. You just want it to go away but it doesn’t.
It’s at these moments you can realize what you’re capable of; how much you can endure. It’s not fun and it’s not welcome. But going through it is powerful and is a sign of your resiliency.
Never underestimate your ability to overcome. You may just surprise yourself and find joy on the other side. That is my wish for you.
So don’t quit. Take Edgar’s advice.
Dare to soar.
Susan xo