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“We have already discovered the fact that fear is the chief reason for poverty and failure and misery that takes on a thousand different forms. We have already discovered the fact that the man who masters fear may march on to successful achievement in practically any undertaking, despite all efforts to defeat him.”

Men May Different Reason Facts Form Effort Poverty Successful He Man Masters Thousand Achievement Misery Defeat Despite Chiefs March Undertakings

Book:The Law of Success

Source: The Law of Success

“Joy and growth come from following our deepest impulses, however foolish they may seem to some, or dangerous, and even though the apparent outcome may be defeat.”

May Seems Joy Growth Dangerous Defeat Following Foolish Impulse Outcomes

Author:A. J. Muste

“I may say that this is the greatest factor: the way in which the expedition is equipped, the way in which every difficulty is foreseen, and precautions taken for meeting or avoiding it. Victory awaits him who has everything in order, luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time, this is called bad luck.”

People Way May Certain Order Taken Victory Difficulty Luck Meetings Defeat Factors Avoiding Neglected Bad Luck Expeditions Precaution Foreseen

Book:The South Pole

Source: The South Pole

“If you're humble in defeat, everyone may still kick you, but they won't kick you as much.”

Ifs May Stills Defeat Humble Kicks Mma

Author:Forrest Griffin

“The student who would build his knowledge on solid foundations, and proceed by just degrees to the pinnacles of truth, is directed by the great philosopher of France to begin by doubting of his own existence. In like manner, whoever would complete any arduous and intricate enterprise, should, as soon as his imagination can cool after the first blaze of hope, place before his own eyes every possible embarrassment that may retard or defeat him. He should first question the probability of success, and then endeavour to remove the objections that he has raised.”

Source: The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Published in 1750, 1751, 1752