It is not enough to aim; you must hit.
Never feel self-pity, the most destructive emotion there is. How awful to be caught up in the terrible squirrel cage of self.
While we have the gift of life, it seems to me that only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness.
Anyone who has gumption knows what it is, and anyone who hasn't can never know what it is. So there is no need of defining it.
Be thou the first true merit to befriend, his praise is lost who stays till all commend.
It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.
Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.