As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others.

Doing the best you are capable of doing is victory in itself, and less than that is defeat.

The choice you make, makes you.

It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.

A mentor must always guide, never push. It was my job to listen to them, offer my perspective, and encourage them to pursue the ideals they believed to be true.

First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead.

Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team.