"It is a quiet truth that in the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain."

"It is a timeless truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort."

"We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves."

"Taste may change, but inclination never."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to."

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather."