“What if you have failed in the past? So, at one time did every man we recognize as a towering success. They called it temporary defeat.”

The greatest failure in life is to stop trying.

If you learn to budget your time correctly, you will have time for all your needs.

Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes power only when, and if, it is organized into definite plans of action, and directed to a definite end.

Enthusiasm is the steam that drives the engine.

Keep your mind focused on what you want and act accordingly. You will achieve success!

When you close the door of your mind to negative thoughts, the door of opportunity opens to you.

One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.

You don’t have to fear defeat if you believe it may reveal powers that you didn’t know you possessed.

Burn the boats as you enter the island and you will take the island.

Life is a mirror of your consistent thoughts.

The number one reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.

Set your mind on a definite goal and observe how quickly the world stands aside to let you pass.

Most misfortunes are the results of misused time.

You may be hurt if you love too much, but you will live in misery if you love too little.

The ability to negotiate with other people without friction and argument is the outstanding quality of all successful people.

It is strange, but true, that the most important turning-points of life often come at the most unexpected times and in the most unexpected ways.

Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

Those who are prepared to die for any cause are seldom defeated.

Always have the situation under control, even if losing. Never betray an inward sense of defeat.

Learning is never done without errors and defeat.

There is always something moving, brewing. There are ambitious people everywhere. Wicked people. The only thing to do is to deal with them with courage and decision. One must beware of uncertainty, weakness or conflicting emotions – they lead to defeat.

Don’t be afraid to admit defeat. Learn from defeat. Do over again more thoroughly, more carefully, and more systematically what you have done badly.

When people express opinions that differ from yours, take it as a chance to grow. Seek to understand over being understood. Be curious, not defensive. The only way to disarm another human being is by listening.