I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down.
When the voices of democracy are silenced, freedom becomes a hollow concept. No man or woman should be sentenced to the shadows of silence for something he or she has said or written.
Don't just learn something from every experience, learn something positive.
Be as nice as possible and as nasty as necessary.
Only cream and SOBs rise to the top.
Never hesitate to steal a good idea.