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Most of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.


Thomas A. Edison

Monday, 05 April 2010 at 05:51 PM |

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Brock S. Henning

Great quote. I need that framed at my desk...and the car...and the bathroom...heck, I'll tattoo it on the back of my hand.

Posted by: Brock S. Henning | Tuesday, 06 April 2010 at 09:58 AM

Tammie Fickas

Too funny, Brock. I want to see pics of the tattoo! But, good old Tom speaks the truth. On my computer screensaver I have a quote by Richard Bach that says that they only difference between an amatuer writer and a professional is that the professional didn't give up. (That's my paraphrase)

Posted by: Tammie Fickas | Tuesday, 06 April 2010 at 01:02 PM

Brock S. Henning

Tammie, thanks for the Richard Bach quote. I'll tattoo that on the other hand! :)

Posted by: Brock S. Henning | Wednesday, 07 April 2010 at 09:07 AM

mcnair wilson


I have been collecting quotes since I was in grade school. Edison has a bunch of great ones. Twain may be my favorite. I plan to post a new, inspiring quote every Monday----at least. Stand by.

Posted by: mcnair wilson | Wednesday, 07 April 2010 at 06:18 PM

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