Practice is the best of all instructors.

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

We acquire a particular quality by acting in a particular way.

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.

To be able to practice five things everywhere under the heaven constitutes perfect virtue. . . gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.

Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.

Real excellence does not come cheaply. A certain price must be paid in terms of practice, patience, and persistence—natural ability notwithstanding.