To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school… it is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.

HENRY DAVID THOREAU

In the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune’s habit of behaving just as she pleases.

SENECA

What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first steps to something better.

WENDELL PHILLIPS

We must all either wear out or rust out, every one of us. My choice is to wear out.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT