Work ethic is important, because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, or charisma, or any natural attribute, it’s a choice.

Don't expect to be good at maths or understand things straight away. Be patient and persistent. The most powerful warriors are patience and time.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

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

Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.

Success is a journey, not a destination.

Hard work - a two way street where you get exactly what you put in.

Success is the sum of small repeated efforts, day in and day out.

99% of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

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

We all have two lives. The second begins when we realise we only have one. 

When you make a mistake, take another chance. Only when you choose not to do so do you fail.

No matter how bad it gets, you’re still way ahead of those who haven’t even started.

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

It is never too late to turn an unproductive day into a productive one.