We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery. – Samuel Smiles
The wise man… if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear. – Samuel Smiles
The very greatest things – great thoughts, discoveries, inventions – have usually been nurtured in hardship, often pondered over in sorrow, and at length established with difficulty. – Samuel Smiles
Hope… is the companion of power, and the mother of success for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles. – Samuel Smiles
I dont have a fear factor. Well, not much of one. And Im willing to risk quite a lot – as a comedian, youre always risking a lot. Youre risking failure, especially if youre improvising and going on TV shows trying to make comedy out of thin air. That is quite a risky business. – David Walliams