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I Tried Quotes

Honest confessions of effort, big and small

These I tried quotes are refreshingly candid, admitting to genuine effort that simply didn't pan out, whether in health, hobbies, or habits.

I tried it, but frankly, I don't know how to twerk.

Quotes by Qandeel Baloch

I tried chemo, but chemo and I didn't agree, so we didn't persist.

Quotes by Joan Kirner

I tried never to be defined by my past.

Quotes by Issey Miyake

I tried to watch 'Inception,' but I fell asleep.

Quotes by Freddie Gibbs

Effort Quotes

I tried to - I wanted to work at Blockbuster.

Quotes by Evan Peters

I tried to be one of the best-conditioned athletes.

Quotes by Cris Carter

I'm not keen on cars and motorbikes. I tried to be a biker, but it wasn't me - I bought a Harley-Davidson and dumped it.

Quotes by Colin Farrell

I tried being reasonable, I didn't like it.

Quotes by Clint Eastwood

I tried ice-skating and wasn't very good at it.

Quotes by Anton Yelchin

Emotion Quotes

I tried. But not everybody thought so.

Quotes by Andrew Young

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tone do these I tried quotes have?
They're honest and often self-deprecating, admitting to real effort in things like chemo, watching a movie, or dancing that simply didn't work out as planned.
Do the quotes talk about health struggles?
Yes, one quote candidly mentions trying chemotherapy but deciding not to persist with it, treating a difficult health decision with plain, matter-of-fact honesty.
Is there humor mixed into these quotes?
Definitely, one quote jokes about trying and failing to twerk, while another admits falling asleep during a well-known film, keeping the tone light and relatable.
Do any quotes mention personal growth or identity?
Yes, one quote describes trying never to be defined by the past, connecting the phrase 'I tried' to a broader effort at reshaping one's own identity.
Where can I find more quotes about effort and persistence?
You can browse effort quotes for more lines about pushing through challenges, big and small.

From resisting being defined by the past to comically failing at twerking, these lines find humor and honesty in trying something and coming up short.