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. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. Separate yourself now from the multitude of humanity so that you will be able to control your own destiny.