Mastery is not something that strikes in an instant, like a thunderbolt,but a gathering power that moves steadily through time like weather.
-John Champlin Gardner

We throw all our attention on the utterly idle question whether A has done as well as B,when the only question is whether A has done as well as he could.
-William Graham sumner

Be studious in your profession,and you will be learned.Be industrious and frugal,and you will be rich.Be sober and temperate,and you will be healthy.Be in general virtuous,and you will be happy.At least you will,by such conduct,stand the best chances for such consequence.
-Benjamin Franklin

Not everything that is more difficult is more meritorious.
-Thomas Aquinas