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Chew Quotes

From chewing gum to grit and persistence

These quotes range from an offhand observation about presidential candidates and chewing gum to blunt advice about holding on tight and refusing to let go in a fight.

Hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible.

Abraham Lincoln

Presidential candidates don't chew gum.

Quotes by Theodore C. Sorensen

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the first quote say about presidential candidates?
It claims, somewhat wryly, that candidates for president avoid chewing gum in public.
What advice does the second quote offer?
It advises holding on with a firm grip and refusing to let go, treating the act of chewing as a symbol of tenacity.
Are both quotes meant to be taken literally?
The first reads as a literal observation about public image, while the second is clearly figurative advice about persistence.
Is either quote tied to a specific sport or event?
The second quote's language suggests a competitive or combative setting without naming a specific sport.
What overall idea connects these two quotes?
Both use chewing, literal or figurative, to say something about image and determination.

The contrast shows how the same simple action can signal either public image or sheer determination.