Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Quotes

"The harder you fall, the higher you bounce."
-Doug Horton

The first thoughts I had upon hearing this quote was that it must only apply to bouncy balls, people on trampolines, or anything else made out of rubber.

Definitely not to people though.

Even though nowadays people say 'Gotta bounce'
I'm pretty sure they aren't thinking of this quote

Ok. Ok. Ok.
No more weak attempts at humor

honestly, this quote is really inspirational. It's nice and straightforward, encouraging one to forget a setback, a loss, a rejection, and spring back with more gusto than ever before.
It's simple too, but goofy enough to make you stop and think: 'Wait....huh?'

Here's the perfect case example of an embodiment of this quote.
See if you can guess who this is.

  • 1831 - Lost his job
  • 1832 - Defeated in run for Illinois State Legislature
  • 1833 - Failed in business
  • 1835 - Sweetheart died
  • 1836 - Had nervous breakdown
  • 1838 - Defeated in run for Illinois House Speaker
  • 1843 - Defeated in run for nomination for U.S. Congress
  • 1848 - Lost re-nomination
  • 1849 - Rejected for land officer position
  • 1854 - Defeated in run for U.S. Senate
  • 1856 - Defeated in run for nomination for Vice President
  • 1858 - Again defeated in run for U.S. Senate
Any guesses?

He's a teeny shade over 3 foot 2
Wears funny hats
Lies come out of him like water out of a sprinkler


I lied. He's the opposite of all of that.


It's honest Abe! United States President.

You'd figure after sucking so much, he was bound to have something go well for him. Law of averages, right?

anyways, goes to show, even though he was beaten down over and over again, Abraham Lincoln rose up better than ever before and what do you know, even though he failed about a million times, in the end he captured the presidency.

Hope you learn something from that


Gotta Bounce
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