David Byrne Quotes

Life is obstinate and clings closest where it is most hated.

... combines a limited outlook with strong qualities of resistance.

I won't give up till we surrender!

In the end you’ll see you won’t stop me.

I do not argue with obstinate men. I act in spite of them.

Never give up. And never, under any circumstances, face the facts.

If you tell me I can't do something, it just makes me want to do it more.

The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one comes from a strong will, and the other from a strong won't.

I will be conquered; I will not capitulate.

I'm pretty stubborn.

Despite the rejection, and in violation of all the rules, I came back year after year.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

Telling me that I can't do something is probably the worst thing that anyone can say, because I'll definitely do it. I'm very determined.

If there is one constant to my life, it is that you cannot tell me 'no.'

Southerners can never resist a losing cause.

'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause, and of obstinacy in a bad one.

I knew from the time I was a young girl that I was destined to be a writer. I'm incredibly stubborn. The more someone tells me I can't do something, the harder I work to prove them wrong. My father's nickname for me when I was growing up was 'Hardhead.'

Thanks to God that he gave me stubbornness when I know I am right.

I don't take no for an answer.

I've always been a stubborn kid.

I am not particularly disciplined, but I am stubborn like few.

I suppose you could say there is an in-built stubbornness to me.

I've never taken no for an answer.

I'm stubborn; once I start something, I want to see how far I can go.

Better off dead than giving in; not taking what you want.