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Speaker: Ella Fitzgerald
Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.
Context
This line was spoken by Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996).
By all accounts, Ella Fitzgerald didn't have the easiest life. But she did have a pretty gorgeous voice. After she won a few singing contests and found a band to work with, the First Lady of Song quickly became a hit with audiences. The rest was musical history.
Her quote is a tribute to her own hard work. If you really want something, you should just keep working at it. If you're following your heart and doing what inspires you, you're sure to succeed eventually. Ella Fitzgerald knew this was easier said than done, but that didn't mean she would ever give up. Will you?
Where you've heard it
If someone is thinking of calling it quits, you might want to think about breaking out this perfect little inspirational gem. Never surrender! Follow your dreams! And all that jazz!
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
Sure, people may roll their eyes a little because you're a starry-eyed dreamer, but don't listen to them. You dream your dreams…and you make sure to "accidentally" lose their contact info when you make it to the big time.