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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.]

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Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: Failure Quotes,
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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.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Failure Quotes,
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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.

by John D. Rockefeller Found in: Failure Quotes,
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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.

by Robert F. Kennedy Found in: Failure Quotes,
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Failure Quotes,
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He beat the bushes without taking the birds.
[Fr., [Il] battoit les buissons sans predre les ozillons.]

He beat the bushes without taking the birds.
[Fr., [Il] battoit les buissons sans predre les ozillons.]

by Francois Rabelais Found in: Failure Quotes,
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How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle! O Jonathan,
thou wast slain in thine high places.

How are the mighty fallen in the midst of battle! O Jonathan,
thou wast slain in thine high places.

by Bible Found in: Failure Quotes,
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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.

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My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay read more

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet.

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