A pint of sweat will save a gallon of blood.

Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass.

Work is love made visible.

Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed—there's so little competition.

Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.

For great and low there's but one test: 'Tis that each man do his best.

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.

The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink.