We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
Where these words come from
- 45% sureLots of sources credit Maya Angelou with this, and they agree with each other. The book or the speech it first came from hasn't turned up yet.
- Widely and consistently attributed to Angelou across secondary sources; no primary book/interview citation located in this pass -- aggregator discovery, held at likely.
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Lao TzuSlow and steady wins the race.
AesopPatience is the key to relief.Arabic proverbDrops of water hollow out a stone.
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ConfuciusNature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.Lao TzuSlow and steady wins the race.AesopPatience is the key to relief.Arabic proverbDrops of water hollow out a stone.OvidFew things are impossible to diligence and skill.Samuel Johnson