A father's disappointment can be a very powerful tool.

If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth and truth only prepared to hear all things and decide upon all things according to evidence we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage disappointment with cheerfulness and trial with humility.

I am invariably late for appointments - sometimes as much as two hours. I've tried to change my ways but the things that make me late are too strong and too pleasing.

Obviously the first sentiment is disappointment that we didn't get the car home and more disappointment that at the time that it stopped the car was in the lead.

For many my behavior has been a major disappointment my behavior has caused considerable worry to my business partners and everyone involved in my business but most importantly to the young people we influence I apologize.

Since graduation I have measured time in 4-by-5-inch pieces of paper four days on the left and three on the right. Every social engagement interview reading flight doctor's appointment birthday and dry-cleaning reminder has been handwritten between metal loops.

Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.

I have to hit the gym. I have beauty appointments. I have to work toward my next job and maintaining my image just like an athlete.

The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity and with clarity comes conviction and true originality.