He who has begun his task is half-way done. Have the courage to begin!

Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

It always seems impossible until it's done.

A book a day keeps the stupidity away.

No one starts out on top. You have to work your way up.

Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come.

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

Don't fear failure, fear being in the same exact same place next year as you are now.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. 

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

There is great wisdom in being able to realise that you don’t understand something before it goes too far.

Don’t be afraid to work hard and find out how good you can really be.

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

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

The greatest glory in loving lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.