The Man in the Arena. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
This was Evel Knievel's favorite quote, that he repeated often in response to repeated attacks from the press. Evel loved America and he represented the forgotten men and women of this country well. He came from nothing to become one of the most famous people in US history, all based upon his daring, courage and skill on a motorcycle.
Remember how Ronald Reagan was initially hated by "everyone" including the press. Then when he died, they loved him. And eventually they even compared Obama to Reagan, meaning that Reagan was now awesome. Its all a farce. When they start cheering Trump I don't believe we should let them off the hook. Traitors in the MSM should hang just like those in DC. They are perhaps even worse.
The Man in the Arena. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
What a timeless thought
I consider this speech to be mandatory for anyone wanting to call themselves an American. Or, indeed, a man.
This was Evel Knievel's favorite quote, that he repeated often in response to repeated attacks from the press. Evel loved America and he represented the forgotten men and women of this country well. He came from nothing to become one of the most famous people in US history, all based upon his daring, courage and skill on a motorcycle.
Me thinks that Mark Twain was based ! ! !
'Lead, follow, or get the fuck out of the way!'
Great quote! ✝️🇺🇸🗽
The more I know about people, the more I like my dog. - Mark Twain.
Had a friend admit to my face that he agreed with me for the past 5 years but that he went with the flow because people would just judge him.
Felt pretty good even though I was a little mad inside. At this point I don't care, at least he voted right.
This is the way.
Remember how Ronald Reagan was initially hated by "everyone" including the press. Then when he died, they loved him. And eventually they even compared Obama to Reagan, meaning that Reagan was now awesome. Its all a farce. When they start cheering Trump I don't believe we should let them off the hook. Traitors in the MSM should hang just like those in DC. They are perhaps even worse.
Been scorned since day one. Lost employment amd friends. Don't care. The Father has preserved me.
Timid call me daily asking me if I'm still of the same opinion I was 6 years ago.