We can’t take any credit for our talents. It’s how we use them that counts. – Madeleine L’Engle

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Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. ― Marie Curie

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I would visualize things coming to me. It would just make me feel better. Visualization works if you work hard. That’s the thing. You can’t just visualize and go eat a sandwich. – Jim Carrey

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We met for a reason, either you're a blessing or a lesson. ― Frank Ocean

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There is nothing in all nature without its reason," he wrote. "If you know the reason, you do not need the experience. ― Leonardo da Vinci

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If one has no vanity in this life of ours, there is no sufficient reason for living.

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The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents. – Antos Parrish

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To hell with reality! I want to die in music, not in reason or in prose.

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Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. ― John D. Rockefeller

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I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens. ― Woody Allen

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