You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

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

The worst prison would be a closed heart.

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

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

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

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

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

Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of their value.

Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

Do not be afraid of mistakes, providing you do not make the same one twice.

Failure is simply an opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.

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.

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

Nature never excuses lapses.

Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error.

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

The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now

You have committed a double mistake, firstly by not keeping the engagement yesterday and secondly, by coming when you were not expected.