Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens read more

Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens when he says, I am a failure.

You are at enmity with yourself.

You are at enmity with yourself.

The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and read more

The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than he who tries to do nothing and succeeds.

You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.

You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.

You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.

I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to read more

I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to my playing partner. I'm very focused on the ball. Then it's over.

A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common.

A thing is not vulgar merely because it is common.

One good act of vengeance deserves another.

One good act of vengeance deserves another.

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: read more

Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time; as aromatic wine it seemed, on swallowing, warm and racy: its after-flavor, metallic and corroding, gave me a sensation as if I had been poisoned.