It is time to reverse this prejudice against conscious effort and to see the powers we gain through practice and discipline as eminently inspiring an… - Robert Greene

Never argue. In society nothing must be discussed; give only results. (Benjamin Disraeli, 1804–1881)

There is nothing worse than feeling dependent on other people.

Dependency makes you vulnerable to all kinds of emotions—betrayal, disappointment, frustration—that play havoc with your mental balance.

Repeated failure will toughen your spirit and show you with absolute clarity how things must be done.

In fact, it is a curse to have everything go right on your first attempt.

You will fail to question the element of luck, making you think that you have the golden touch.

When you do inevitably fail, it will confuse and demoralize you past the point of learning.