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

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

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

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Failure cannot cope with persistence.

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.

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

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

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

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

Failure is an event not a person