Sawbeaked epitome of bodiless Idea, tossed by gusts of ether, dive Through abstract mists and raid the sea of fact Eat rich strange fish, grow long bright feathers, press Form's flesh around thought's rib, and so derive From the act of beauty, beauty of the act.

Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win. Channel your energy. Focus.

Carol Lewis

A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for future power and triumph.

James Allen

History shows that the majority of people that have done anything great have passed their youth in seclusion.

Thomas Carlyle

With true friends... even water drunk together is sweet enough.

Chinese Proverb

I had people in my life who didn't give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me.

Temple Grandin

There's one thing you can say for air pollution, you get utterly amazing sunrises.

Terry Pratchett

It's embarrassing to be human.

Kurt Vonnegut

People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.

James A. Baldwin

If you're unhappy, you should change what you're doing.

Marc Andreessen

He was defeated 2000 years ago though there's many that feel that he is The Lord and that they will succeed.

James Dye

As a physician, I know many doctors want to utilize new technology, but they find the cost prohibitive.

Nathan Deal

I can't be a man. But I can embrace the head of a man, the intelligence of a man, the spirit of a man.

Linda Hunt