You can cut down a tree with a hammer, but it takes about 30 days. If you trade the hammer for an ax, you can cut it down in about 30 minutes. The difference between 30 days and 30 minutes is skills.
Purpose is stronger than object.
In America, everything you need to succeed is within reach.
There is nothing more pitiful than a ready and willing mind but an incapable body.
Whatever you do not employ, you forfeit.
Enjoy all you have while pursuing all you want.