Quote: to attempt much is always laudable, despite the failures in reaching one's goals

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Yet these failures, however frequent, may admit extenuation and apology. To have attempted much is always laudable, even when the enterprize [sic] is above the strength that undertakes it: To rest below his own aim is incident to every one whose fancy is active, and whose views are comprehensive; nor is any man satisfied with himself because he has done much, but because he can conceive little.   Google-1   Google-2

Published before 1923

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