He has a powerful sympathy for those who try and don't make it the first or second or even the 12th time. His tone applauds him for trying even though the results may be bloody and sweaty.
He chooses this man over anyone who is neither successful at the task nor even willing to try. Better to fail than not to participate at all.
No, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end. I believe that would be your correct answer.
