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

Nature never excuses lapses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man knows so much and does so little.

The worst prison would be a closed heart.

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

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

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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