Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear.

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.

When there’s an elephant in the room introduce him.

The brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough. They are there to stop the other people!

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

Education best serves students by helping them be more self-reflective.

We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder.