Success is less rare than the courage to attempt it.

My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.

You should quit trying only after two conditions have been met: 1.) You've given yourself a legitimate shot. 2.) Trying is no longer fun.

Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort.

How do we not rue the many unchosen paths in life? A blessed lack of imagination. There are enough real glories along any path to swamp our meager ability to picture alternatives.

You must -- you MUST -- choose well.

Once learned, the ability to disagree with a smile pays valuable dividends for a lifetime.