"Failures are far more instructional than achievements," says George Clooney. "We learn more from our failures than our successes." 2. "In the end, it's not about what happens to you but what you do with what happens to you," says Clooney. "So don't worry about what can happen, focus on what must be done. 3. "I believe that if you're given a chance, you take it. If you're not, you fail. There are no other reasons for failure or success." 4. "I never wanted to be a star. I just wanted to play baseball and have my family proud of me." - George Clooney 5. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. And you only have one life." - George Clooney 6. "If you look through your telescope and see a planet that isn't there, then you've discovered something new. But if everything looks normal and nothing looks changed, then you weren't looking hard enough." - George Clooney