Never Give up

One thing my Dad has taught me is to never give up. I remember when I was in 2nd grade and had to do one of those spotlights so the class can get to know me or whatever. For my hero I put my Dad and that quote from him. SO, in many cases, I say no, don't give up. But I also see situations where its best to do so. And maybe because giving up has a bad reputation I reword it to something more..... respectable. haha. Such as back down or walking away...okay maybe respectable is the wrong word. It's the same thing as giving up but with a different motive. Like when your fighting pointlessly with someone, if you "give up" it's not bad, just ending the argument. If it is a life threatening situation then NO don't give up. Fight to the end. If your working out or learning a new skill don't give up. So I guess my answer would be if the motives are for good, don't give up, if they are pointless... then it doesn't matter. And shouldn't count as much.