Back of every mistaken venture and defeat is the laughter of wisdom if you listen.

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Nothing happens unless first we dream.

Nothing happens unless first we dream.

One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.

One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.

A book is never a masterpiece: it becomes one. Genius is the talent of a dead man.

A book is never a masterpiece: it becomes one. Genius is the talent of a dead man.

Every blunder behind us is giving a cheer for us and only for those who were willing to fail are th

Every blunder behind us is giving a cheer for us, and only for those who were willing to fail are the dangers and splendors of life.

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