Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Men are born to succeed, not to fail.

Men are born to succeed, not to fail.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the inherent potential for success in every individual. It suggests that the purpose of human existence is not to experience failure but rather to achieve success in various aspects of life. It implies that all individuals possess unique qualities, abilities, and opportunities that can contribute to their accomplishment. Instead of assuming a predisposition towards failure, this quote encourages individuals to embrace their potential and strive for success at whatever they choose to pursue.

Topics

By Henry David Thoreau

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody

Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me.

All that is not given is lost.

All that is not given is lost.

Rabindranath Tagore

Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Louisa May Alcott

Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowl

Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.

The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to c

The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to choose.

...it took me a lifetime of glimpses, but now I see you comp

...it took me a lifetime of glimpses, but now I see you completely - did I tell you you're beautiful? so kind to animals, children and me...

Beauty Love Children Kindness Relationships

Whatever you do, don't do it halfway.

Whatever you do, don't do it halfway.

Like it or not, in the end, it's one's body. It's literally

Like it or not, in the end, it's one's body. It's literally what carries you through life. There's a reason for the saying, 'If you have your health, you have everything,' and it's true. Old age, disease - these are the great equalizers.

Candace Bushnell

The game of discontent has its rules, and he who disregards

The game of discontent has its rules, and he who disregards them cheats. It is not permitted to you to wish to add another's advantages or possessions to your own; you are permitted only to wish to be another.

Rules Game Games

I was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis. Tha

I was getting hot flashes and sweats on a regular basis. That's not normal, even for my age.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I want to be distinguished from the rest to tell the truth,

I want to be distinguished from the rest to tell the truth, a friend to all mankind is not a friend for me.

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and h

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.

Frank Lloyd Wright