Joseph HellerHe had decided to live forever or die in the attempt...
About This Quote
“He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt.” This is a famous line attributed to Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech “Always do right.” It’s also the theme of another famous quote, “Never give up.” This quote can be seen in any number of different ways. Here, it is suggesting that when you decide to take on something, no matter how difficult it is, you must never stop. If you can continue, then you will succeed. If you choose not to keep trying, then you will fail.
Source: Catch22
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