“The one who consistently earns serendipity is the who cares little for convenience.”

“Those that earn serendipity see what others don't, do what others won't and keep pushing when prudence says quit.”

“Some travellers tell us that an Indian had no name given him at first, but earned it, and his name was his fame; and among some tribes he acquired a new name with every new exploit. It is pitiful when a man bears a name for convenience merely, who has earned neither name nor fame”

“A person who will not take care of the little things will not take care of the big things, for big things are but an accumulation of little things.”

“Amnesia is not knowing who one is and wanting desperately to find out. Euphoria is not knowing who one is and not caring. Ecstasy is knowing exactly who one is - and still not caring.”

“You're not the kind of person who smiles for nothing, Colie. I have to earn every one.”