Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
It's always too early to quit.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.
I never expected any sort of success with 'Mockingbird'... I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement.