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Winston Churchill's insights on Grit aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested wisdom from someone who operated at the highest level. This collection distills that experience into quotable principles, each with source context for verification. When you're navigating Grit in the real world, these quotes offer the kind of practical guidance that only comes from direct experience.
"If you are going through hell, keep going."
"Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence—is the key to unlocking our potential."
"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."
"Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."
"We must just keep on keeping on."
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
"The nose of the bulldog has been slanted backwards so that he can breathe without letting go."
"Never, never, never give in!"
"We must just keep on pegging away."
Seeing how Winston Churchill approaches Grit helps you apply the idea with more precision.
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