Grant Holcombe

“The best way to contribute to a brand-new environment is not by trying to prove what a wonderful addition you are. It’s by trying to have a neutral impact, to observe and learn from those who are already there, and to pitch in with the grunt work wherever possible.”
― Chris Hadfield, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

“had declared himself an egg merchant. "If thou select one of thy baskets and put into it each morning ten eggs and take out from it each evening nine eggs, what will eventually happen?"     "It will become in time overflowing."     "Why?"     "Because each day I put in one more egg than I take out."     Arkad turned to the class with a smile. "Does any man here have a lean purse?"     First they looked amused. Then they laughed.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Kobbi, thou bringest to me a rare thought." A new light gleamed in Bansir's eyes. "It costs nothing to ask wise advice from a good friend”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon

“Now, at last, we see a light, bright like that from the rising sun. It biddeth us to learn more that we may prosper more. With a new understanding we shall find honorable ways to accomplish our desires."     "Let us go to Arkad this very day," Bansir urged, "Also, let us ask other friends of our boyhood days, who have fared no better than ourselves, to join us that they, too, may share in his wisdom."     "Thou wert ever thus thoughtful of thy friends, Bansir. Therefore hast thou many friends. It shall be as thou sayest. We go this day and take them with us.”
― George S. Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon