To stumble twice against the same stone is a proverbial disgrace.

The errors of great men are venerable because they are more fruitful than the truths of little men.

The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

But man is not made for defeat,'he said. 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated.

The wise say that our failure is to form habits: for habit is the mark of a stereotyped world.

The worst prison would be a closed heart.

If something's important enough, you should try. Even if you - the probable outcome is failure.

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.

Failure is an event not a person

Failure is the foundation of success, and the means by which it is achieved.

Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error.

Man knows so much and does so little.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

Nature never excuses lapses.

One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.

Discontent, blaming, complaining, self-pity cannot serve as a foundation for a good future, no matter how much effort you make.

Failure cannot cope with persistence.

Dream is not that you see in the sleep; dream is that does not allow you to sleep.

Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.