The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasn't about money. It was about teaching, or learning.
Maya LinOur lives are given meaning by our actions-accomplishments made while we are "here" that extend beyond our own time.
Maya LinWhen I was building the Vietnam Memorial, I never once asked the veterans what it was like in the war, because from my point of view, you don't pry into other people's business.
Maya LinYou should be having more fun in high school, exploring things because you want to explore them and learning because you love learning-not worrying about competition.
Maya Lin