“Be aware that how you feel has a direct impact on your thinking process. When we set standards for ourselves they seem objective, but standards and goal-setting are totally subjective and personal." From The Biology of Success.” 
― Robert Arnot

“The condition and characteristic of an uninstructed person is this: he never expects from himself profit (advantage) nor harm, but from externals. The condition and characteristic of a philosopher is this: he expects all advantage and all harm from himself.” 
― Epictetus

“Success is not to discover what others like, it is to acquire and practise the skills that help one gain their love.” 
― Mohamad al-Arefe

“If you find yourself drawn to an event against all logic, go. The universe is telling you something.” 
― Gloria Steinem

“All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.” 
― Orison Swett Marden

“Do you wait for things to happen, or do you make them happen yourself? I believe in writing your own story.” 
― Charlotte Eriksson

“The fishing is best where the fewest go and the collective insecurity of the world makes it easy for people to hit home runs while everyone is aiming for base hits.” 
― Timothy Ferriss

“Don't waste your time hating a failure. Failure is a greater teacher than success. Listen, learn, go on.” 
― Clarissa Pinkola Estés