It's always too early to quit.
Only the educated are free.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Know or listen to those who know.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Well done is better than well said.
Another nice thing was that I would type out letters home for the admiral's stewards. They would then feed me the same food the admiral ate.