As might be supposed, my parents were quite poor, but we somehow never seemed to lack anything we needed, and I never saw a trace of discontent or a failure in cheerfulness over their lot in life, as indeed over anything. – Albert J. Nock

The failure of women to have reached positions of leadership has been due in large part to social and professional discrimination. – Rosalyn S. Yalow

You will be a failure, until you impress the subconscious with the conviction you are a success. This is done by making an affirmation which clicks. – Florence Scovel Shinn