Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
Every one of us has in him a continent of undiscovered character. Blessed is he who acts as Columbus to his own soul.
We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.
Some relationships are like Tom and Jerry. They tease each other, knock down each other, irritate each other, but can’t live without each other.
It’s impossible said pride. It’s risky said experience. It’s pointless said reason. Give it a try whispered the heart.
If you want to be incrementally better: Be competitive. If you want to be exponentially better: Be cooperative.