It is more of a disgrace to be robbed of what one has than to fail in some new undertaking.

Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all.

The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.

We regard wealth as something to be properly used, rather than as something to boast about. As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it: the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.

It is not a disgrace to fail. Failing is one of the greatest arts in the world.

More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent.