"No man ever was glorious, who was..." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.”

“'tis his honesty that brought upon him the character of a heretic.”

“Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.”

“Anything can happen if you are willing to put in the work and remain open to the possibility. Dreams are realized by effort, determination, passion and staying connected to that sense of who you are.”

“Do not expect Plato's ideal republic; be satisfied with even the smallest step forward, and consider this no small achievement.”

“I've conducted the Boston Pops! Imagine that! Me! Maya Angelou! I've sang and danced at La Scala!”

“Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.”

“I think perhaps education doesn’t do us much good unless it is mixed with sweat.”

“Work hard at work worth doing.”