Practice does not make perfect. Imperfect makes us practice.

To evade arrogance, remind yourself (from time to time) that your talent or success could have been better. To be thankful, remind yourself (every now and then) that your illness or failure could have been worse.

Some people refuse to acknowledge someone’s greatness while that person is still broke or alive, or not educated, rich, or famous.

Great ingredients do not guarantee a great dish.

Most great men are turned off by women who fail to see their greatness.

Your realization of your being better than someone at something is not an invitation for you to advise them on that thing.

Hiring a talented teacher or coach is the closest the rich can get to buying their children talent.

Success stood in some people’s way of moving from being good to being great.

A mere compliment has been the seed of some people’s downfall.