"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

Confidence is key. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

当没有人相信你时，你必须相信自己。

There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of what you are good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backwards, even if it requires learning new skills.

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.