Defeat is not the worst of failures. Posted on March 10, 2013March 10, 2008 by admin “Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.” — George Edward Woodberry Author: George Edward Woodberry Category: failure Tags: failure, George Edward Woodberry Spread the love Related posts: The failure of world leaders to act Please know that I am aware of I want to swim in both directions Failure? Scared to death of it.