My grandfather was quick with advice, but it’s a poem about self belief that stayed with me.

In this series, Guardian writers share the best advice they’ve ever received and how it’s impacted their lives since

My grandfather was a prolific collector of aphorisms and inspirational quotes. “Failing to plan is planning to fail” is tattooed on the brains of my entire family, he said it so much. But it was one poem (of the many) he often recited about self-belief that has really stayed with me.

Fri 10 Feb 2023 01.00 GMT Josh Nicholas

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Umberto Eco had it right on.

"There is nothing more difficult to define than an aphorism."

How about this?  

"I collect axioms, paradoxes, maxims, teaching stories, proverbs, and aphorisms of all sorts, because I love to see complex ideas distilled into a few words."

-- Gretchen Rubin

Every grandpa has something cool to say.

We only wish we could follow his adventure that day.

 Babe Ruth Quotes: 

“Love the game of baseball and baseball will love you.”

Seen so many times and very much appreciated in huge numbers.