I believe a version of this quote belongs to Sir Winston Churchill. Towards the end of his life when he was attending one of those posh banquets that requires a noteworthy speaker, he was called upon to deliver his speech. With great difficulty, he made it to the podium. The only thing he said before retiring to his seat was something like this:...."Never, Never, Ever Give UP".....I think about him saying this when things seem to be going all wrong and one needs a swift kick in the right direction!