Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.

Admitting failure is quite cleansing, but never - pleasurable.

Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed.

Success needs no explanation. Failure does not have one that matters.

Failure is more frequently from want of energy than want of capital.

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.

Failure is not our only punishment for laziness there is also the success of others.

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.

It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.