Press forward Do not stop do not linger in your journey
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Press forward.
Do not stop,
Do not linger in your journey,
but strive for the mark set before you
George Whitefield
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Meaning
This quote means progress requires steady forward effort without lingering in hesitation. The goal is reached by continuing toward it.
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