We have scorched the snake, not killed it.
She'll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice
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We have scorched the snake, not killed it.
She'll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice
Remains in danger of her former tooth.

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.

When all else fails, duck. It's not practical, but it can be
momentarily comforting.

When all else fails, duck. It's not practical, but it can be
momentarily comforting.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.

Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.

In the lexicon of youth, which
Fate reserves for a bright manhood, there is no such word
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In the lexicon of youth, which
Fate reserves for a bright manhood, there is no such word
As--fail!

Never give a man up until he has failed at something he likes.

Never give a man up until he has failed at something he likes.

If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.

If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.

Why, like the hindmost chariot wheels, art curst
Still to be near but ne'er to reach the first.
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Why, like the hindmost chariot wheels, art curst
Still to be near but ne'er to reach the first.
[Lat., Nam quamvis prope to, quamvis temone sub uno
Verentem sese, frustra sectabere cantum
Cum rota posterior curras et in axe secundo.]