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.

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.

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

I'm not looking for sympathy at all.