Frederick W. Smith Quotes

Failure isn't an option. I've erased the word 'fear' from my vocabulary, and I think when you erase fear, you can't fail.

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.

True hopefulness and optimism is what leads one to dare. It is also what lifts one back up to dare again after a failed attempt.

I'm not afraid of failure.

If you're afraid to fail, then you're probably going to fail.

I've never been afraid to fail.

If you fall during your life, it doesn't matter. You're never a failure as long as you try to get up.

Go ahead, work hard and never be afraid to try something. Even if you don't make it, at least you can say you tried.

That's the whole key to anything: Don't be afraid to fail. And Bernie Mac is not afraid to fail.

Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.

With no attempt there can be no failure; with no failure, no humiliation.

I have never feared failure.

I want to be a voice to young children and women and people of all ages to go for their dreams, to be resilient and have courage. Don't let fear motivate you. The American Dream says that all things are possible, and I genuinely believe that.

Failure I can live with. Not trying is what I can't handle!

I'd rather try and not win than not try at all

It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.

In order to achieve anything you must be brave enough to fail.

If something's important enough, you should try. Even if you - the probable outcome is failure.

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

Take pride in exactly what it is you do and remember it's okay to fail as long as you don't give up.

Don't be afraid to fall flat on your face.

The only people who never fail are those who never try.

When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.

It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.