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Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.
Failures to heroic minds are the stepping stones to success.
A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.
A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.
My worst fear is that I'll end up living in some run-down duplex on Wilshire wearing pants hiked up to read more
My worst fear is that I'll end up living in some run-down duplex on Wilshire wearing pants hiked up to my nipples and muttering under my breath.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
No man ever became great or good except through many and great mistakes.
If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss read more
If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.
Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more
Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.
No man ever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater to himself.
No man ever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater to himself.
The most important of my discoveries has been suggested to me by my failures.
The most important of my discoveries has been suggested to me by my failures.