Don’t be afraid of criticism; the tallest trees are always confronted by the strongest winds.

Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow.

The greater the fruit a trees bears, the greater the number of stones thrown at it.

When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.

As only dead leaves allow the wind to blow them to and fro, never allow yourself to be swayed by popular opinion.

The bigger the bricks critics throw at you the bigger the palace you are going to build.