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1. 'To Lincoln, defeat was a detour and not a dead end.' Justify this statement from the life of Lincoln.
2. What did Socrates suggest as the secret to success? Do you agree or disagree with him? Give reasons for your answer.
3. Complete the following table about the failures and successes of the great personalities mentioned in the lesson you have just read. The first one is done for you.
| SL.NO | Person | Failures/rejections he forced | Final success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abraham Lincoln | Failed in business, defeated in legislative elections, had nervous breakdown, lost congressional race and senatorial race. | Elected president of United states of America. |
| 2. | Invented the triodes tube. | ||
| 3. | Wright Brothers | ||
| 4. | Knocked many doors before he got the first order | ||
| 5. | Walt Disney | ||
| 6. | Grew up to be a great scientist | ||
| 7. | Established cars company | ||
| 8. | Fired by Henry Ford II | ||
| 9. | Gave some of the best music to the world. |