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What was that 'never-give-up' story?

by Snow_Predator
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Hi all

There was this story I came across, I can't seem to find it...

Some really famous, successful old man was told to give a speech to an audience. The old man took his position on the stage, looked at the audience, and said "never give up, NEVER give up, NEVER give up". And then left the stage.

Anyone know where I can find this story?
#nevergiveup #story
  • Profile picture of the author Amadeus47
    Originally Posted by Snow_Predator View Post

    Hi all

    There was this story I came across, I can't seem to find it...

    Some really famous, successful old man was told to give a speech to an audience. The old man took his position on the stage, looked at the audience, and said "never give up, NEVER give up, NEVER give up". And then left the stage.

    Anyone know where I can find this story?
    If you haven't found the answer: Winston Churchill in one of his speeches He was giving to a commencement address at a small college.
    He slowly rose from his seat walked up to the podium, looked the audience in the eye and spoke three words with resolution and conviction. "Never give up!" and returned to his seat. The audience was at first taken aback but after a few moments to realize the power of those words they rose to their feet and gave him a standing ovation.
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  • Profile picture of the author Judge Groovyman
    Yes! Heres a slight variation on the story (with claims that there was a full speech).


    On October 29, 1941, United Kingdom (Great Britain) Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Harrow School to to hear the traditional songs he had sung there as a youth, as well as to speak to the students. ... The myth is that Churchill stood before the students and said, "Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, give in. Never give in. Never give in. Never give in." ... he made a complete speech that included words similar to what are often quoted.
    Winston Churchill's Never Give In Speech by Ron Kurtus - Succeed by Studying Great Speeches: School for Champions
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