Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Always desire to learn something useful.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
It's always too early to quit.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
Know or listen to those who know.
I found that it wasn't so oddball to like music and poetry and visual arts, they're kindred spirits.