If you truly want to learn, never associate with people who know less than you do. If you believe everything you read, better not read. The reverse side also has a reverse side. Tact is the art of convincing people that they know more than you do. When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
Imagination is the true magic carpet.
Progress is man's ability to complicate simplicity. Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot. If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend's success without envy. Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness.