It's always too early to quit.
Know or listen to those who know.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
I can, therefore I am.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
Never complain and never explain.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Dali had a good sense of humor - obviously you could tell just looking at him he was funny.