. . . escape is easier than change.

The worst days of those who enjoy what they do are better than the best days of those who don't.

Initial response illustrates a great deal about someone's personal philosophy.

Take advice, but not orders. Only give yourself orders. Abraham Lincoln once said, 'Since I will be no one's slave, I will be no one's master.'

Your life, my life, the life of each one of us is going to serve as either a warning or an example. A warning of the consequences of neglect, self-pity, lack of direction and ambition... or an example of talent put to use, of discipline self-imposed, and of objectives clearly perceived and intensely pursued.

When you usually are not ready to chance the standard you'll need to settle for the standard.

Life is not just the passing of time. Life is the collection of experiences and their intensity.