Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

Man knows so much and does so little.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Failure cannot cope with persistence.

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

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.