"We need to teach the highly educated person that it is not a disgrace to fail and that he must analyze every failure to find its cause. He must learn how to fail intelligently, for failing is one of the greatest arts in the world."
Charles F. Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, and industrial research leader associated with General Motors and Delco. He contributed to major automotive innovations, including the electric starter and advances in engine technology. Kettering was one of the most influential U.S. inventors of the 20th century.