Improvement at anything is based on thousands of tiny failures, and the magnitude of your success is based on how many times you’ve failed at something. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck

“Instead of inspiring the gallant attentions which other women seek, she made men dream,” The Lily Of The Valley

In fact, at times I preferred to live in the forbidden world, and frequently my return home to the bright realm, no matter how necessary and good that might be, was almost like a return to someplace less beautiful, more boring and dreary. At times I knew my goal in life was to become like my father and mother, just as bright and pure, superior and well-ordered as they. But that was a long road to travel Demian

You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Atomic Habits