The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking read more

The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can.

I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed: and read more

I am not judged by the number of times I fail, but by the number of times I succeed: and the number of times I succeed is in direct proportion to the number of times I fail and keep trying.

The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.

The tendency to turn human judgments into divine commands makes religion one of the most dangerous forces in the world.

I dote on his very absence.

I dote on his very absence.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.

Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway.

You are never a loser until you quit trying.

You are never a loser until you quit trying.

I think the Romans call it Stoicism.

I think the Romans call it Stoicism.

To sit alone with my conscience will be judgment enough for me.

To sit alone with my conscience will be judgment enough for me.