You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true.
Most talents are to some extent a gift.
Good Character, by contrast, is not given to us. Most people never run far enough on their first wind, to find out if they've got a second. I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success.