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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.
Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise.
In great enterprises the attempt is enough.
[Lat., Quod read more
Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise.
In great enterprises the attempt is enough.
[Lat., Quod si deficiant vires, audacia certe
Laus erit: in magnis et voluisse sat est.]
War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. read more
War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children.
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.
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.
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.
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.]
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.
Life's real failure is when you do not realize how close you were to success when you gave up.
Life's real failure is when you do not realize how close you were to success when you gave up.
