My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there.
Before you do anything, think. If you do something to try and impress someone, to be loved, accepted or even to get someone's attention, stop and think. So many people are busy trying to create an image, they die in the process.
Americans are benevolently ignorant about Canada, while Canadians are malevolently well informed about the United States.
I kept talking. "Listen -- this is some kind of misunderstanding.
If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; If you would know, and not be known, live in a city.
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.