“A job is the ultimate pyramid scheme.”

“No one is born with fear: we learn it, create it, and perpetuate it. Therefore, fear's biggest secret is we also control it.”

“The first step forward is to admit your fear, then you can take the next step to conquer it.”

“The definition of tragedy is when people do not communicate yet struggle to conceal the pain.”

“Motivating others leads to success whereas inspiring others leads to greatness.”

“Actions are most important in life: act with love, kindness, understanding, and compassion toward others that they may bear witness to your belief(s).”

“see chains on another person and be glad they are not your own--such was the good fortune permitted colored people, defined by how much worse it could be at any moment.”

“Time wasn't the same anymore. Doors were slamming shut before we even knew they'd been opened. Good fortune can take forever to get to you, but as it turns out, sorrow is as quick as a shot.”

“Time wasn't the same anymore. Doors were slamming shut before we even knew they'd been opened. Good fortune can take forever to get to you, but as it turns out, sorrow is as quick as a shot.”

“Its simply this:the Irish kiss,a snog o bliss,be blessed luckfrom any miss.”

“It’s simply this:the Irish kiss,a snog o’ bliss,be blessed luckfrom any miss.”

“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.”

“I worked out what would make me happy, and I worked out what I wanted to do, and I trained myself to do the job that would make those two things happen' 'You make it sound so simple.''It is simple,...”

“Does the work get easier once you know what you are doing?""Your lungs grow thick with stone dust and your eyes bleary from the sun and fragments thrown up by the chisel. You pour your lifeblood ou...”