–James R Sherman [See Source Note for an Explanation]
Quote Number: 754
Source: Sherman, James R. Rejection. Pathway Books. 1982.
Source Notes: Note that this quote has been used and ascribed to Zig Ziglar, however, he said it came from Carl Bard. It has also been used by and ascribed to various other sources including: the Philadelphia Eagles, Dennis Reinhart, Barrie M Tritie, Maria Robinson among others. I am sure that there are many people that have expressed a sentiment similar in idea if not in words to this quote; however, Sherman’s work is the earliest. For an in depth discussion of this see here.