Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

We cannot be more sensitive to pleasure without being more sensitive to pain.

If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody.

In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.

My turn shall also come: I sense the spreading of a wing.

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

One shouldn't just hope to be treated well: one must insist on it.