I always thought every day was a gift, but now I am looking for where to send the thank you note.

Brick walls are there for reason. And once you get over them-- even if someone has practically had to throw you over-- it can be helpful to others to tell them how you did it.

I don't suffer from an abundance of politeness.

Never make a decision until you have to.

I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

Show gratitude. Gratitude is a simple but powerful thing.

I feel like I'm waiting on something that isn't going to happen Don't complain; just work harder.