The Bible give us a list of human stories on both sides of the ledger. On list of human stories is used examples - do what these people did. Another list of human stories is used as warnings - don't do what these people did. So if your story ever gets in one of these books, make sure they use it as an example, not a warning.

Endurance is often the best indicator of validity & value

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.

Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.

The difficulties you meet will resolve themselves as you advance. Proceed, and light will dawn, and shine with increasing clearness on your path.

We must be careful not to let our current appetites steal away any chance we might have for a future feast

Life is a unique combination of "want to" and "how to" and we need to give equal attention to both.