“Sometimes I scare myself at how easily I slip inside my mind and live vicariously through these characters.”

“Someone is always going to try to knock you down and take your place. It is up to you to fight for what you want.”

“Never outgrow your imagination.”

“The moment you put someone on a pedestal they will look down upon you. The trick is respecting each other equally.”

“Never let the opinion of another affect your opinion of yourself.”

“If you don't believe in yourself, why should anyone else?”

“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of ...”

“Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.”

“If you find it difficult to get along with your boss, try to reason with him and talk through your differences. If that doesn't work, drive him to suicide and take over the company.”