The thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective.
As a means to success, determination has this advantage over talent - that it does not have to be recognized by others.
Some have been to the mountain. I have been to my knees by the side of my bed.
Being loved by all is little fun Unless you're also loved by one.
God sends the dawn that we might see the might-have-beens that still might be.
The artist uses the talent he has, wishing he had more talent. The talent uses the artist it has, wishing it had more artist.