Don't Quit
Don't Quit no matter what!
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When 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 queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won if he'd stuck it out.
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are -
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
- by John Greenleaf Whittier
223 Comment(s)
Nicholas Anthony Correnti 5 months ago - July 25, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Prayer that turned my son's life around
Faye 5 months ago - July 6, 2024 at 5:12 am
Love this poem!
Ethel Howell 5 months ago - July 4, 2024 at 2:45 am
When I first heard a gentleman in church recite this poem I thought how fitting this poem is for me and my family. It helped me understand and realize that life is so precious and no matter what we are facing we will overcome if we are willing to remain on the covenant path and not quit. With the help of our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ we will triumph.
Such a beautiful blessing!!!
Erica Melton 6 months ago - June 30, 2024 at 11:40 am
I have always appreciated this peom
Derek Andrew Alessi 6 months ago - June 10, 2024 at 2:56 am
Very powerful!
Margie Fennig 7 months ago - May 29, 2024 at 2:43 am
so touching to my heart at this time in my life. Really need to read that again and again!!
Fran Gadue 8 months ago - April 17, 2024 at 12:24 pm
Please send a copy. Thank you.
Fran Gadue 8 months ago - April 17, 2024 at 12:23 pm
My mom had this in her kitchen. Such a motivating saying.
chris 9 months ago - March 5, 2024 at 6:06 pm
Love This.... very inspiring.
Joseph P Badolato 10 months ago - February 24, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Thank you very much
brenda 10 months ago - February 15, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Had to memorize this in high school
Coach McDaniel was a great teacher
Thank you, I would love a print
Frances Tillman 10 months ago - February 11, 2024 at 12:52 pm
I would like a copy of the poem. Thank you and God bless!!
Kathleen P. Brooks 1 year ago - December 11, 2023 at 12:29 pm
I love this Poem when I was on nursing school 20 years ago this poem brought me through.
ernie 1 year ago - December 10, 2023 at 2:54 pm
would like a print please
Mirrian Bryant 1 year ago - November 26, 2023 at 1:57 am
Great poem
Rosita Roberts 1 year ago - October 31, 2023 at 7:08 pm
Please send me a print
Bonnie Littles- Reid 1 year ago - October 24, 2023 at 11:05 pm
I loved this poem since I was a young adult, now a Senior Citizens and I appreciate it the more.
Dr Jeff Young 1 year ago - October 22, 2023 at 11:39 pm
Just read this at a seminar I’m in right now
Rachael 1 year ago - October 4, 2023 at 1:03 am
I would greatly appreciate a copy of this poem. I have always loved this poem and it’s very important message. Over the years I have forgotten about it but it has reappeared at a much needed moment. Your website is beautiful I will be sharing it. Thank you very much.
elaine ingram 1 year ago - October 2, 2023 at 7:45 am
i would love to have a print of this. thank you
Elayne Murphy 1 year ago - August 18, 2023 at 8:45 pm
please sent me this poem
Debbie Fernandez 2 years ago - September 16, 2022 at 3:10 am
Loved this peom. Really needed to hear this at the time it was shared with me.
Peter 2 years ago - July 17, 2022 at 3:47 am
Super oem
Carla Harris 3 years ago - April 30, 2022 at 1:51 pm
So many wonderful, inspirational poems. We just closed on a small frame home. Never Give Up reminded me not to. I would appreciate any of the poems in print. I will use them for daily inspiration. They will also be our decor, we've no money left to decorate. They will be shared with every guest too! God bless you all!
Jamie Carter 3 years ago - February 5, 2022 at 5:07 am
Hi. This blessed me so much, I would love a personal copy to read daily as encouragement.
Nelson 3 years ago - September 4, 2021 at 3:34 pm
Yes yes it is a very strong peom. It has just given me some new strength when I was so down and sorry for myself after loosing over three hundred and fifty chick's. The debts are definitely high and signs of making an income so distant. Thanks I'm really encouraged.
Shafon Stephens 3 years ago - August 16, 2021 at 8:52 am
I love this time because it is so inspirational. It gives you more hope for what you're doing and how she not to give up and keep on the straight road, that straight path because you will make it just don't look back.
Fr Pat Munroe 3 years ago - August 8, 2021 at 2:19 am
Could you please send me print of the poem Don’t Quit.
Thank you.
Carol 4 years ago - March 22, 2021 at 10:06 am
PS. THANKS!!!
Carol 4 years ago - March 22, 2021 at 10:04 am
I WAS JUST RELAXING-BROUSING ON MY LAPTOP WHEN I CAME ACROSS THIS POEM THAT I HAD FORGOTTEN THAT I MARKED ON MY LAPTOP. GREAT REMINDER FOR TIMES OF TROUBLE, DISCOURAGEMENT, OR JUST REFRESHING. THANKS A BUNCH!
Maronita 4 years ago - January 18, 2021 at 4:38 pm
It is highly suspect whether John Greenleaf Whittier actually wrote this poem. Edgar Guest was also credited with having written this same exact poem.
Peter clohessy 4 years ago - September 23, 2020 at 6:08 am
Lovely poem thanks
Tasha Sophia 4 years ago - August 27, 2020 at 11:56 pm
Thank you so much for this prayer poem! I really needed to hear these words today for its been a very long struggle but I am still going and visualising how I can change my circumstances. Sending you gratitude and to have a wonderful week and a life full of blessings. Thank you!
Lia 4 years ago - July 4, 2020 at 4:53 am
This us the first poem I remember learning as a child and it's always gotten me through difficult times ?
Jan 4 years ago - June 21, 2020 at 11:31 pm
This is what I need. Thank you so much.
Ava Woodfill 5 years ago - February 8, 2020 at 11:08 am
very encouraging and greatly needed today. Thank you
Joseph 5 years ago - January 10, 2020 at 11:31 pm
Thank you for these words of inspiration, it speaks volumes to me,I have been knocked down too many times in this life and it gets harder every time to get back up,but these words give me encouragement.
Shelia Mabie 5 years ago - October 13, 2019 at 12:06 am
Beautiful and encouraging!
Tasha 5 years ago - August 25, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Thank you so much for the beautiful poem, it is very re-assuring when we doubt ourselves. I don't know how I got here, but I am happy for the guidance. Thank you again!
Mary Kelly 5 years ago - August 19, 2019 at 1:23 am
This poem speaks to me. I will
reference it as I continue to use my voice for those who can't.
Peace
Ssali paul 6 years ago - May 15, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Its touched me when am down shall read
ezra ini 6 years ago - April 16, 2019 at 10:43 am
Even though I am Jewish a nun gave this poem about 40 years Ago. It touched me so much that I kept a copy.with the passing of my mom I can't say enough hown much it helps me cope with my loss and remembering my mom words to be strong. Rest in peace mom your loving son.
Mary M Cummings 6 years ago - April 10, 2019 at 7:52 am
I love this poem, its such an amazing and powerful story. Very motivational.
Tom Strickland 6 years ago - April 9, 2019 at 1:54 am
That is A beautiful poem
Julie 6 years ago - March 15, 2019 at 6:54 am
I love this poem. It's a great reminder and inspiration when I feel down?
Smokey Caine 6 years ago - February 6, 2019 at 4:32 am
Thanks, for making it possible to find this poem. I could only remember parts of it. My Grandfather told me this as a child. It's time to share with my grandkids
Doras 6 years ago - January 22, 2019 at 1:23 am
This poem have my name all over because many times I just wanted to gave up I was listing two the Steve Harvey Show he read this poem this touch my soul because I wanted to give up so many time thank you.
Nancy Roberts 6 years ago - January 8, 2019 at 12:19 pm
This is a beautiful way to show this poem. I have lost my original one
given to me years ago by someone I loved
How much would this cost?
David 6 years ago - December 24, 2018 at 2:55 pm
this poem is by Edgar A. Guest
Deborah 6 years ago - December 19, 2018 at 4:22 am
Read a my son's funeral to everyone. Suicide