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It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

In this life we get nothing save by effort.

Bodily vigor is good, and vigor of intellect is even better, but far above both is character.

Perhaps there is no more important component of character than steadfast resolution.

There is little place in active life for the timid good man.

The poorest way to face life is to face it with a sneer.

If a man stumbles, it is a good thing to help him to his feet. Every one of us needs a helping hand now and then.

almost any man can do a great deal, if he will, by getting the utmost possible service out of the qualities that he actually possesses

The great crisis must come, or no man has the chance to develop great qualities.

success--the real success--does not depend upon the position you hold, but upon how you carry yourself in that position