The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.

The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure.

A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.

A one hundred yard high tower still has its foundation on the ground.

Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.

Clever men are sometimes the dupes of their own cleverness.

Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.

Only the dreamer shall understand realities, though in truth his dreaming must be not out of proportion to his waking.

The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.

The sheep has no choice when in the jaws of the wolf.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

If the roots are not removed during weeding, the weeds will grow again when the winds of Spring blows.

Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.

Happiness, long life, and health, are the common desire of most men.

A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.

A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie.

A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.

A dog won't forsake his master because of his poverty; a son never deserts his mother for her homely appearance.