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The camel set out to get him horns and was shorn of his ears.
[Lat., Camelus desiderans cornua etiam read more
The camel set out to get him horns and was shorn of his ears.
[Lat., Camelus desiderans cornua etiam aures perdidit.]
Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition, there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing read more
Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition, there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes. -George Soros.
I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I read more
I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I want successful men as my associates.
Not failure, but low aim, is crime.
Not failure, but low aim, is crime.
The most important of my discoveries have been suggested to me by my failures.
The most important of my discoveries have been suggested to me by my failures.
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.
With public sentiment, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.
The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything--and it works.
The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything--and it works.
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.