A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed--I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to read more

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failed--I well know. For it's a sign that he tried to surpass himself.

The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything--and it works.

The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything--and it works.

I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I read more

I have no use for men who fail. The cause of their failure is no business of mine, but I want successful men as my associates.

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

He beat the bushes without taking the birds.
[Fr., [Il] battoit les buissons sans predre les ozillons.]

He beat the bushes without taking the birds.
[Fr., [Il] battoit les buissons sans predre les ozillons.]

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong

I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong

You may boldly say, you did not plough
Or trust the barren and ungrateful sands
With the read more

You may boldly say, you did not plough
Or trust the barren and ungrateful sands
With the fruitful grain of your religious counsels.

Now a' is done that men can do,
And a' is done in vain.

Now a' is done that men can do,
And a' is done in vain.

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough .

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough .