Don't Quit
Don't Quit no matter what!
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
202 Comment(s)
Loved this peom. Really needed to hear this at the time it was shared with me.
Super oem
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!
Hi. This blessed me so much, I would love a personal copy to read daily as encouragement.
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.
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.
Could you please send me print of the poem Don’t Quit.
Thank you.
PS. THANKS!!!
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!
It is highly suspect whether John Greenleaf Whittier actually wrote this poem. Edgar Guest was also credited with having written this same exact poem.
Lovely poem thanks
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!
This us the first poem I remember learning as a child and it's always gotten me through difficult times ?
This is what I need. Thank you so much.
very encouraging and greatly needed today. Thank you
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.
Beautiful and encouraging!
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!
This poem speaks to me. I will
reference it as I continue to use my voice for those who can't.
Peace
Its touched me when am down shall read
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.
I love this poem, its such an amazing and powerful story. Very motivational.
That is A beautiful poem
I love this poem. It's a great reminder and inspiration when I feel down?
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
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.
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?
this poem is by Edgar A. Guest
Read a my son's funeral to everyone. Suicide
I LOVE THIS GEM......I needed it many times in my life. Thank You Much
Very inspiring work Nick
Thanks for the great poem: Don't Quit! Hope I can be able to print copy of it. Many Thanks and God bless!
I sorry to know that you're going through such a hard time Nick...hang in there my friend and seek counseling if you can. God loves you and he WILL strengthen you through your struggles. Let's encourage Nick everyone.
Llove it.It is so true .so beautiful.
Thanks
be happy and always believe on yourself
This poem is very special to me. My wife was battling breast and cancer. Treatments were always on the same days, and she made friends with some of the other ladies who received their treatment on those same days. They gotten very close. One who was very dear to my wife had lost her battle and nobody knew. She hadnt been their for two weeks and my wife was worried. Her husband showed up instead, and passed out these bookmarks that had this poem. They also had a pack of seeds that you plant in remembrance. Every year those come up where me and my wife sat in our swing evenings. It warms my heart. Missing my brown eyed girl, and her dear friend Liz
My Grandmother gave my Dad this prayer when we were kids. He kept it on his dresser and still does. We are all grandparents now.
I was terribly injured by a forklift just as I was returning to school for my MS Chemistry and an excellent position w/chemical co. I wanted to end my life but I just couldn't do it. Then I see this poem like it was meant for me! Things are so bleak in my life right now and this poem gave me the strength w/Gods help as well to NOT give up up.
Our Father through His Precious Holy Spirit led me to this poem. I was thinking/asking what should be shared on DAILY BIBLE READING CORNER? So, I put "Don't give up, cave in or quit for The Lord Your God has your back" in the google search field. It led me to several links. I looked at the first two and saw your poem and clicked on it. The rest is history! :D I'll be sharing your poem on my page on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WordPress, Google+, my cousin who is in prison and through email. Thanks for hearing and obeying our Father to share this poem of encouragement. :D
Great poem shared it at my retirement party celebration
My sister who passed a couple years ago gave me a wallet card with this poem on it. I've struggled with depression as long as I can remember and I've read this poem a million times.
One of my favorites.
I have had a copy for years but now know a young man (18) who is having
a struggle with life
Over 25 years ago, my ex-wife husband and I joined Amway. This poem was on the back of an info brochure they had. I went on to lose a baby and suffered great tragedy around that. I'm now writing a book about it. To encourage others, with a healing message. This poem came to mind today. Recovery is work. Giving up is the easy option. To those in recovery from ' whatever's, may God's grace and his loving hand guide you. Thanks to the author for this incredibly meaningful poem which in itself, is Ministry. God Bless
Please credit the writer - His name is
"John Greenleaf Whittier."
I know it's not always easy to find out who wrote things, but as a writer myself, I am conscious of how important to is to the author/poet. Hope you don't mind me sharing that. Nice website. :)
Needed to share this with a support group of Mother's who have children with disabilities.
It so hard for so many, especially single parents.
Godspeed!
Thanks for making this easy to find via Google
Great poem
Love this poem.
This poem is really special and it mean something to me it’s touchi
I really love this Poem and am wondering where it originated? I would be most appreciative if you could share this information. Thank You, Flo
Very inspiring. Someone shated this poem with me.