In theory, there’s no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is. -- Albert Einstein

A person won't retain proficiency at a task unless he or she has at one time learned to perform that task very rapidly. Learning research demonstrates that the skills of people who become accurate but not fast deteriorate much sooner than the skills of people who become both accurate and fast. -- Philip Greenspun

Remember: you are alone. Every time you can get help from someone, it is an opportunity: you should eagerly size it. But then, promptly return to normal mode: you are alone and you must be prepared to solve every problem yourself. -- Eric KEDJI

We are the sum of our behaviours; excellence therefore is not an act but a habit. -- Aristotle.

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. -- unknown

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -- Cited by Randy Pausch

Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning. –Gloria Steinem

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ~Anonymous

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. –Les Brown

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. –Beverly Sills