The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work. (Emile Zola)

There’s a limit to how many times you can read how great you are and what an inspiration you are, but I’m not there yet. (Randy Pausch)

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. (Oscar Wilde)

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. (Oscar Wilde)

Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down. (Jimmy Durante)