“I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.”

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the game.”

“Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.”

“Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain just work harder... Never give up. ”

“If other people owe you an apology, and your words of apology to them are proper and heartfelt, you still may not hear from them for a while. After all, what are the odds that they get to the right emotional place to apologize at the exact moment you do? So just be patient. Many times in my career, I saw students apologize, and then several days later, their teammates came around. Your patience will be both appreciated and rewarded.”

“Luck is what happens, when preparation meets opportunity”

“Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome.”

“When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they've given up on you.”

“Halfhearted or insincere apologies are often worse than not apologizing at all because recipients find them insulting. If you've done something wrong in your dealings with another person, it's as if there's an infection in your relationship. A good apology is like an antibiotic; a bad apology is like rubbing salt I the wound.”

“Proper apologies have three parts:1) What I did was wrong.2) I feel badly that I hurt you.3) How do I make this better?”

“I had fallen in love, even if she was still finding her way.”