"Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent be confident of nothing but what fortune cannot defeat it is no less folly to fear what is impossible to be avoided than to be secure when there is a possibility to be deprived."

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This reflection on failure by Francis Quarles resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in failure is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles was an English poet most notable for his emblem book entitled Emblems.

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"The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised."

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