The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
The strongest possible piece of advice I would give any young woman is: Don't screw around, and don't smoke.
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.
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.
Let me tell you, quite frankly, it took a while and a lot of therapy to get here.
I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.
Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.