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.

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.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

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.

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.]

Failure is success if we learn from it.

Failure is success if we learn from it.

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.

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.]

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.