Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Who seeks shall find.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Leap, and the net will appear.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
I studied voice for about two years with an amazing coach, and I never rose above the level of mediocre.
I think there are a lot more writers who are actors than you know they just don't have roles on famous TV shows that you recognize.