It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Mark Twain
It's not the size of the dog in the fight,...
It's not the size of the dog in the fight,...
It's not the size of the dog in the fight,...
It's not the size of the dog in the fight,...
About This Quote

This quote is where the meaning of the phrase "doggone it!" comes from. The full quote is, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." It means that it doesn't matter what kind of opponent you're facing, as long as you're fighting for something worthwhile.

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