No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.

Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.

If I want to be a better person for whoever is in my life, I have to learn.

We are all human and fall short of where we need to be. We must never stop trying to be the best we can be.

Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.

Let him that would move the world first move himself.

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one’s own efforts.

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.