Tag Archives: fail

Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are.

Posted on 14 December 2013 by philosiblog

Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a great minimalist quote. Not in that it is as brief as some of the famous … Continue reading →

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Men are born to succeed, not fail.

Posted on 18 October 2013 by philosiblog

Men are born to succeed, not fail. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? While some might feel this quote is overly optimistic, I believe it is exactly right. When we are born, we can do nothing. We can … Continue reading →

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Posted on 23 March 2013 by philosiblog

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human spirit, and how support from strangers can make a difference. It asks us to … Continue reading →

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By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

Posted on 4 March 2013 by philosiblog

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? This quote has existed in various forms in most cultures throughout time. It is an eternal bit of wisdom, recognized by some of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.

Posted on 30 January 2012 by philosiblog

Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? I like this quote, as it talks about human learning. We get an idea in our head, and we think about how we might accomplish … Continue reading →

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