“My self-esteem is not tied to the approval of others.”

“Give a genius enough time and opportunity, and his idiocy will come shining through.”

“My self-esteem is not tied to the approval of others.”

“The best stories are about a character who has a goal or noble quest and goes through hell to get it. Do you have a goal or quest like that in real life? Why not?”

“It's not enough to just do your best. You must continue to improve your best.”