The most important thing in life is not to give up. - Shimon Peres

"The most important thing in life is not to give up."

Shimon Peres Perseverance

President, Prime Minister Israeli 1923–2016

More from Shimon Peres

"Peace is not a dream. It is a responsibility."

"You don't make peace with friends. You make it with very unsavory enemies."

"Anyone who believes you can't change history hasn't tried writing their memoirs."

"Optimism is the fuel of progress."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."