Never complain and never explain.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Wherever you are - be all there.
You never know what motivates you.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
I found that it wasn't so oddball to like music and poetry and visual arts, they're kindred spirits.