“It matters not—

what someone is born—

but what they grow up to be. . .”

—J. K. Rowling

“Research your own experience—

Absorb what is useful—

Reject what is useless—

and add what is essentially

your own. . .”

—Bruce Lee

“When you get to the end

of your rope—

tie a knot—

and hang on. . .”

—Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Act as if what you do

makes a difference—

It does. . .”

—William James