"In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the r…"

"Inscribe all human effort with one word, Artistry’s haunting curse, the Incomplete!"

"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?"

"I didn't think that working hard and wanting something that's out of your control would be that bothersome to people.…"

"Struggling. How many people in life have it easy? I don't care what you do for a living. I don't believe I'm gifted, …"

"To rank the effort above the prize may be called love."

"Those who are striving to improve the lot of man may ground their hopes."

"Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one wouldn…"

"The mode in which the inevitable comes to pass is through effort."

"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim."