Don’t underestimate yourself—

You are more capable

than you think. . .”

—Misty Copeland

“We are what we believe we are. . .”

—C. S. Lewis

“The way I see it—

if you want the rainbow—

you gotta put up with the rain. . .”

—Dolly Parton

“To choose doubt

as a philosophy of life—

is akin to choosing

immobility

as a means of transportation. . .”

—Yann Martel

“I am still learning. . .”

—Michelangelo

“Rock bottom—

became the solid foundation

on which I rebuilt

my life. . .”

—J. K. Rowling

“A dead end

is just a good place

to turn around. . .”

—Naomi Judd

“Success is the sum

of small efforts repeated

day in and day out. . .”

—Robert Collier

“It’s fine to celebrate success—

but it is more important

to heed the lessons of failure—

We learn from our mistakes. . .”

—Bill Gates

“If you don’t understand—

ask questions—

If you’re uncomfortable

about asking questions—

say you are uncomfortable

about asking questions—

and then ask anyways. . .“

—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie