Perseverance isn't just growing strong and tall on your own to endure the storm. It's also about spreading wide and deep to thread your roots with the rest of the forest.

Help and is the hardest thing to ask for. But it's the most valuable thing you'll ever receive.
 
There are very few problems that can't be solved with a good, solid kick to the head.
 
If you're in a shallow grave, you'd best take shallow breaths. 6 inches can be no less dangerous than 6 feet.
 
When given the choice between an obviously well-thumbed scruffy old book and the still pristine but shelved book, think about it; which do you think was enjoyed more?

Sometimes, new isn't improved.
 
A birdie for the hole is about as useful as a fish for the tree.