I was trying to put myself in a bottle that would one day wash up on the beach for my children. If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured.

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.

We can't change it. We have to decide how we'll respond.

Be good at something. It makes you valuable. Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.

Anything is possible, and that’s something we should not lose sight of. The inspiration and the permission to dream is huge.

The person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures.

What is the most appropriate thing to say to a friend who was about to die. He answered:”tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Whenever he goes, you also g. He will not be alone".