A man who does not learn from his defeats will never achieve... - Vespasian

"A man who does not learn from his defeats will never achieve his victories."

Vespasian Perseverance

Emperor General Ancient Rome 9–79

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"I wish I had never been emperor."

"Friends, I have often heard that it is a hard thing to grow old."

"It is the nature of man to desire peace."

"What a king I am leaving behind me!"

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."