Anatole France, Revolt of the Angels quotes
"To die for an idea is to place a pretty high price upon conjectures."
The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous -- on the contrary,
To bear failure with courage is the best proof of character that anyone can give.
"To die for an idea is to place a pretty high price upon conjectures."