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There’s a quote by Nelson Mandela “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” This quote expresses “Climb” almost perfectly. Miley Cyrus wrote the song Climb released on February 10, 2009, about the self-defeating voice we all hear at times inside our heads, and the importance of believing in yourself when you face a challenge. It's about the reality that we sometimes fail, and that life is as much about the journey as it is crossing the finish line. And to show others that life is a beautiful adventure, and in order to achieve your goals, you have to encounter some obstacles, but that's the beauty of the adventure. It is not how long it takes you to get up there, just as long as you don't give …show more content…

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