“Who reflects too much will accomplish little.”

“A strong sense of identity gives man an idea he can do no wrong; too little accomplishes the same.”

“I do regard her as one who is too modest for the world in general to be aware of half her accomplishments, and too highly accomplished for modesty to be natural of any other woman.”

“Poor behavior reflects will upon one’s family and upon one’s station in life. Without family and station, one lacks influence. And without influence, little of consequence can be accomplished.”

“Make the study of the Torah your chief occupation; speak little, but accomplish much; and receive every man with a friendly countenance.”

“We afford automatic respect to superstar business moguls, politicians, and actors and to anyone flying around in a private jet, as if their accomplishments must reflect unique qualities not shared by those forced to eat commercial airline food. And we place too much confidence in the overly precise predictions of people - political pundits, financial experts, business consultants - who claim a track record demonstrating expertise.”

“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.”

“Reflect, ye gentle dames, that much they know,
Who gain experience from another's woe.”

“Reflect, ye gentle dames, that much they know,
Who gain experience from another's woe.”

“To accomplish the perfect perfection, a little imperfection helps.”