You're who you think you are, even if you never admit it to yourself or to anyone else. You may be in the worst position to judge, but you're in the best position to know.

The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.

The freedom to be an individual is the essence of America.

People who work crossword puzzles know that if they stop making progress, they should put the puzzle down for a while.

Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father.

Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.

Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have the nerve to take a wrong turn now and then. You'll develop better working instincts and have more self-esteem too.