James Dyson - A lot of people give up when the world seems to be against them, but that's

A lot of people give up when the world seems to be against them, but that's the point when you should push a little harder. I use the analogy of running a race. It seems as though you can’t carry on, but if you just get through the pain barrier, you'll see the end and be okay. Often, just around the corner is where the solution will happen.

- James Dyson

source: "Failure Doesn’t Suck". Interview with Chuck Salter, www.fastcompany.com. May 1, 2007.