To remain as I am is impossible,I must die or be better. Failed in business in 1831 Defeated in the Legislative 1832 Again failed in business 1833 Nervous breakdown 1836 Defeated running for speaker in 1838 Defeated running for post of elector 1846 Defeated running for Congress in 1848 Defeated running for Senate in 1855 Defeated running for Vice President 1856 Defeated running for Senate in 1858 Finally in 1860, was elected as the16th and one of the greatest Presidents in American history. Who is this man? ABRAHAM LINCOLN It does not matter when you fail,but it does matters when you accept failure. Ponder on these and say "NO" to accepting failure