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Question
Elaborate the following quote in the light of the extract of the novel, ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
‘Quitters never win and winners never quit’
Solution
Hardships are a part and parcel of life. Those, who give up too easily when things get tough, can never achieve their goals. On the other hand, those who continue to strive hard, without being bogged down by difficult situations, are always successful. Fogg’s objective of completing a trip around the world in eighty days is a highly ambitious one. The journey is long, arduous, and full of dangerous situations and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. However, no matter what comes his way, Fogg does not give up; instead, he continues to believe in himself, keeps working towards his goal, and eventually wins the bet. Thus, the message conveyed by the quote is to not be discouraged by difficult situations; because those who quit can never attain their goals, while those who are determined and keep working will always succeed in the end.
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| “Why do you not curse me? It was my fault that" | |||
| “If Phileas Fogg had come in the 7:23 train, he would have got here by this time. We can, therefore, regard the bet as won.” | |||
| “Sir-forgive me - a most- unfortunate resemblance - robber arrested three days age-you-are free!” | |||
| “Will you pardon me for bringing you to England?” | |||
| “It is for me to ask that question. You were ruined, but now you are rich again.” |
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