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.

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.]

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.]

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed--I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to read more

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed--I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. -Robert F. Kennedy.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. -Robert F. Kennedy.

He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.

He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.

Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.

Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.

Try and fail, but don't fail to try.

Try and fail, but don't fail to try.

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.