A poet must be like a tree, rooted in his native soil, drawing nourishment from it to bear fruit.

The battle of life is already half won by the young man who is brought personally in contact with high officials; and the great aim of every boy should be to do something beyond the sphere of his duties--something which attracts the attention of those who over him.

I’m not a guy that’s going to let my love for my drive down.

Never compromise on values for short-term gains.