“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela · widely attributed
“Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson · widely attributed
“Each morning brings new potential, but only if we are willing to wake up to it.” — Mark Nepo · The Book of Awakening
“You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear · Atomic Habits, 2018
“I am very lucky that I have freedom. Freedom is the greatest treasure.” — David Hockney · Interview, various sources 1990s-2000s