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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. read more
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and row brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few read more
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.
O friends, be men, and let your hearts be strong,
And let no warrior in the heat of fight
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O friends, be men, and let your hearts be strong,
And let no warrior in the heat of fight
Do what may bring him shame in others' eyes;
For more of those who shrink from shame are safe
Than fall in battle, while with those who flee
Is neither glory nor reprieve from death.
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death! -Earl Wilson.
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death! -Earl Wilson.
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unaccompanied by talent; beating your head against a wall is read more
Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unaccompanied by talent; beating your head against a wall is more likely to produce a concussion in the head than a hole in the wall.