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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.

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

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

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

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.

Nature never excuses lapses.

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

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Man knows so much and does so little.

Failure is an event not a person

Failure cannot cope with persistence.

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