When violence against women is no longer societally accepted, no longer kept secret; when everyone understands that even one case is too many. That's when it will change.
Joe BidenRead
Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.
Interpretation
Failure is a natural part of life, but quitting is not an option.
This quote emphasizes that experiencing failure is a universal experience that everyone will face at some point. However, the true measure of a person's character lies in their ability to persist and not give up in the face of those failures, suggesting that resilience and determination are crucial for success.
In practice
In a graduation speech to inspire students to overcome challenges.
When violence against women is no longer societally accepted, no longer kept secret; when everyone understands that even one case is too many. That's when it will change.
There's good reason to be excited. You have the first woman running who is qualified, and a very attractive African-American who has demonstrated crossover appeal. I got involved in politics 40 years ago during the civil rights movement, so yes, it's an exciting thing.
There will come a day, I promise you, when the thought of your son, or daughter, or your wife or your husband, brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. It will happen. My prayer for you is that day will come sooner than later.
Except for the title 'father,' there is no title, including 'vice president,' that I am more proud to wear than that of United States senator.
I believe all Americans are born with certain inalienable rights. As a child of God, I believe my rights are not derived from the constitution. My rights are not derived from any government. My rights are not denied by any majority. My rights are because I exist. They were given to me and each of my fellow citizens by our creator, and they represent the essence of human dignity.
America's leaders have to find a way to work together, rise to the challenge, and come up with solutions as bold and visionary as the people of this nation.
Regardless of your past, your tomorrow is a clean slate.
Decide what it is you want, write it down, review it constantly, and each day do something that moves you toward those goals.
I had this urge to play the game of football because so many people said I couldn't do it.
The greatest feeling you can get in a gym or the most satisfying feeling you can get in the gym is the pump. Let's say you train your biceps, blood is rushing in to your muscles and that's what we call the pump. Your muscles get a really tight feeling like your skin is going to explode any minute and its really tight and its like someone is blowing air into your muscle and it just blows up and it feels different, it feels fantastic.
Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.
I'm thirty-six years old. I'm just getting started!
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