Don't be afraid to take an unfamiliar path.  Sometimes they're the ones that lead you to the best places.

There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.

You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today

Pure mathematics is in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

It doesn’t matter where you start, it matters how you end

The greatest enemy to human potential is your comfort zone

Practice makes comfort. Expand your experiences regularly so every stretch won't feel like your first.

Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

FAIL - First Attempt In Learning

Focus on progress, not perfection. Practise a little bit every day - little and often  Slow and steady wins the race.

Work on your weaknesses until they are your strengths and work on your strengths until they are second nature.

Good mathematics is not about how many answers you know... It is about how you behave when you don't know.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

Never underestimate the importance of small steps. small steps = big changes. 

You're not in competition with anyone but yourself. Outdo your past, not other people.