One key factor in the downward spiral in our educational system is that there is too much stroking and too little real feedback.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources.

Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.

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

Whatever news we get about the scans, I’m not going to die when we hear it. I won’t die the next day, or the day after that, or the day after that. So today, right now, well this is a wonderful day. And I want you to know how much I’m enjoying it.” I thought about that, and about Jai’s smile. I knew then. That’s the way the rest of my life would need to be lived.

Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish.

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.