Don't give in to fear. Be strong, like i know you are. An never give up, d'you unnerstand, never. No matter what happens. I stare at him. I won't, I says. I ain't no quitter, Pa.That's my girl.

About This Quote

These words were said by a British sailor in the year 1835. The sailor was talking about his daughter who had been diagnosed with a serious illness. He believed that when he stared at her, she would get well. He was quite sure that when he looked at her, she would get well.

When he said that he wasn't a quitter, she got sick again. When he said that she was his girl, she died.

Source: Blood Red Road

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