American democracy must be a failure because it places the supreme authority in the hands of the poorest and most ignorant part of the society. – Thomas Babington Macaulay

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

Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement. – Florence Scovel Shinn