Failure gave me an inner security that I had never attained by passing examinations. Failure taught me things about myself that I could have learned no other way. I discovered that I had a strong will， and more discipline than I had suspected； I also found out that I had friends whose value was truly above the price of rubies.
失败使我的内心产生一种安全感，这是我从考试中没有得到过的。失败让我看清自己，这也是我通过其他方式无法体会的。我发现，我比自己认为的，要有更强的意志和决心。我还发现，我拥有比宝石更加珍贵的朋友。
The architect must be a master of light and shadow.
That is the outstanding answer I've ever heard.
There is no shortcut to success. You have to work hard every single day.