...takes longer than

Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law. 

-Douglas Hofstadter, professor of cognitive science (b. 15 Feb 1945)

Bad day & Good Day

"A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul"

Walking is also an ambulation of mind. 

-Gretel Ehrlich, novelist, poet, and essayist (b. 21 Jan 1946)

Stay focused

"Stay focused and never lose sight of your goals."

~ Unknown

...place of birth

I see too plainly custom forms us all. Our thoughts, our morals, our most fixed belief, are consequences of our place of birth. 

-Aaron Hill, dramatist and writer (1685-1750)