"Everyone who got to where they are 
had to begin where they were." 
- Richard Paul Evans

"For every failure, there's an alternative
course of action. You just have to find it.
When you come to a roadblock,
take a detour."
- Mary Kay Ash

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

"Success is not the key to happiness. 
Happiness is the key to success. 
If you love what you are doing, 
you will be successful." 
- Albert Schweitzer 

There is nothing lost or wasted in this life.

positive attract positive

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.

The mind is restless and difficult to restrain, but it is subdued by practice.