Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 I just got this in my email and thought it was so appropriate for so many of us. None of us are quitters - we can't be with this disease. Have a great day. linda@... " For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus " Philippians 1:6 > " The Quitter " > > Fate handed the quitter a bump, and he dropped; > The road seemed too rough to go, so he stopped. > He thought of his hurt, and there came to his mind > The easier path he was leaving behind. > Oh, it's all much too hard, said the quitter > right then; I'll stop where I am and not try > it again. > > He sat by the road and he made up his tale > To tell when men asked why he happened to fail. > A thousand excuses flew up to his tongue, > And these on the thread of his story he strung, > But the truth of the matter he didn't admit; > He never once said, I was frightened and quit. > Whenever the quitter sits down by the road > And drops from the struggle to lighten his load, > He can always recall to his own peace of mind > A string of excuses for falling behind; > But somehow or other he can't think of one > Good reason for battling and going right on. > > Oh, when the bump comes and fate hands you a jar, > Don't baby yourself, boy, whoever you are; > Don't pity yourself and talk over your woes; > Don't think up excuses for dodging the blows. > But stick to the battle and see the thing through. > And don't be a quitter, whatever you do. > -- Edgar A. Guest > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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