It's not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the
strongman stumbled or where the doer of good deeds could have done
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 and comes short again and again. . . Who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions, and spends
himself in a worthy cause. . . Who, at best, knows the triumph of high achievement. . . And who, at worst, if he fails at least fails while daring greatly.
His place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know
neither victory or defeat." Theodore Roosevelt Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 23:19:52 +1000 (GMT+1000)
From: Jan Groenveld <>
Subject: THE ARENA
THE ARENA
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