The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no talent; and this will be discernible in boys who are not diligent and never finish their drawings with shading.

I don't know if you ever really feel like you've made it.

Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.

I'm not looking for sympathy at all.