“Don't judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.”

“You can't hire someone to practice for you.”

“Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.”

“It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.”

“Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.”

“Sit by my side, and let the world slip: we shall ne'er be younger.”

“All things that are, are with more spirit chased than enjoyed.”

“Let the stoics say what they please, we do not eat for the good of living, but because the meat is savory and the appetite is keen.”