The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.
We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
You're dealing with the demon of external validation. You can't beat external validation. You want to know why? Because it feels sooo good.
Vigorous writing is concise.
We need anything politically important rationed out like Pez: small, sweet, and coming out of a funny, plastic head.