Make decisions when you are ready, not under pressure. Others will always push you to make a decision for their own purposes, internal politics, or some other external need. But you can almost always say, “I need a little more time to think about this. I’ll get back to you.” This tactic is very effective at defusing even the most difficult and uncomfortable situations.

The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

I'm not where I want to be, but I'm not where I used to be.

The true value of farming lies not just in the harvest, but in the legacy we leave for future generations.